Current local time in Talca, Chile
The live clock above shows the time in Talca. Talca is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Region | Maule |
| Population | about 186,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.45° S, 71.67° 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
Talca 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 | 7:49 AM | 7:58 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 7:55 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| September equinox | 7:36 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 33 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Talca at about 1:55 PM in mid-January, and about 12:52 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 47 minutes ahead of the sun, because Talca sits at 71.7° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Talca time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Talca |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Talca |
|---|---|---|
| Curico | 66 km (41 mi) | same time |
| Chillan | 133 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Rancagua | 166 km (103 mi) | same time |
| Talcahuano | 191 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Concepcion | 197 km (122 mi) | same time |
| San Bernardo | 225 km (140 mi) | same time |
| Los Angeles | 231 km (144 mi) | same time |
| Santiago | 241 km (150 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Chile
- Santiago
- Concepcion
- Valparaiso
- Vina del Mar
- Antofagasta
- Talcahuano
- Temuco
- San Bernardo
- Iquique
- Rancagua
- Arica
- Puerto Montt
- Coquimbo
- La Serena
- Chillan
- Valdivia
- Osorno
- Los Angeles
Questions people ask
What time zone is Talca in?
Talca is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−4, or UTC−3 during daylight saving time.
Does Talca have daylight saving time?
Talca 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 Talca when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Talca's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 47 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).