Current local time in Santiago del Estero, Argentina
The live clock above shows the time in Santiago del Estero. Santiago del Estero is in the America/Argentina/Cordoba time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Region | Santiago del Estero |
| Population | about 318,000 |
| Coordinates | 27.78° S, 64.27° W |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Cordoba |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Santiago del Estero doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:20 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 8:07 AM | 6:30 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 7:06 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:18 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 54 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Santiago del Estero at about 1:26 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 77 minutes ahead of the sun, because Santiago del Estero sits at 64.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Santiago del Estero time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Santiago del Estero |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 4 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 8.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 11 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 12 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Santiago del Estero |
|---|---|---|
| Tucumán | 143 km (89 mi) | same time |
| Catamarca | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| La Rioja | 310 km (193 mi) | same time |
| Salta | 353 km (219 mi) | same time |
| Córdoba | 402 km (250 mi) | same time |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 413 km (257 mi) | same time |
| Resistencia | 521 km (324 mi) | same time |
| Corrientes | 538 km (335 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Argentina
- Buenos Aires
- Córdoba
- Rosario
- Mendoza
- Tucumán
- Mar del Plata
- Salta
- La Plata
- San Juan
- Santa Fe
- Resistencia
- Corrientes
- Posadas
- San Luis
- Bahia Blanca
- San Salvador de Jujuy
- Parana
- Neuquen
Questions people ask
What time zone is Santiago del Estero in?
Santiago del Estero is in the America/Argentina/Cordoba time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Santiago del Estero have daylight saving time?
Santiago del Estero doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Santiago del Estero when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Santiago del Estero's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 77 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).