Current local time in Santiago, Chile
The live clock above shows the time in Santiago. Santiago is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Region | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| Population | about 2.9 million |
| Coordinates | 33.45° S, 70.67° W |
| Time zone | America/Santiago |
| Abbreviation | UTC−4 / UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 (winter) / UTC−3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Santiago uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−4 (UTC−4) and UTC−3 (UTC−3). The next change is on Saturday, April 3, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:45 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 7:46 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| September equinox | 7:32 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:29 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 22 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Santiago at about 1:51 PM in mid-January, and about 12:48 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 43 minutes ahead of the sun, because Santiago sits at 70.7° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Santiago time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 5 hours behind in Jan, 3 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 8.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 12 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 14 hours ahead |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardo | 17 km (11 mi) | same time |
| Rancagua | 80 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Vina del Mar | 94 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Valparaiso | 99 km (62 mi) | same time |
| Curico | 178 km (111 mi) | same time |
| Mendoza, Argentina | 183 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Talca | 241 km (150 mi) | same time |
| San Juan, Argentina | 292 km (181 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Chile
- Concepcion
- Valparaiso
- Vina del Mar
- Antofagasta
- Talcahuano
- Temuco
- San Bernardo
- Iquique
- Rancagua
- Talca
- Arica
- Puerto Montt
- Coquimbo
- La Serena
- Chillan
- Valdivia
- Osorno
- Los Angeles
Questions people ask
What time zone is Santiago in?
Santiago is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−4, or UTC−3 during daylight saving time.
Does Santiago have daylight saving time?
Santiago uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−4 (UTC−4) and UTC−3 (UTC−3). The next change is on Saturday, April 3, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Santiago when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Santiago's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 43 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).