Current local time in Valdivia, Chile
The live clock above shows the time in Valdivia. Valdivia is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Region | Los Ríos |
| Population | about 147,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.80° S, 73.25° 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
Valdivia 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 | 7:55 AM | 8:05 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 8:14 AM | 5:35 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| September equinox | 7:42 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:21 AM | 9:20 PM | 14 h 59 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Valdivia at about 2:02 PM in mid-January, and about 12:58 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 53 minutes ahead of the sun, because Valdivia sits at 73.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Valdivia time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Valdivia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Valdivia |
|---|---|---|
| Osorno | 86 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Temuco | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Puerto Montt | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Los Angeles | 271 km (168 mi) | same time |
| Concepcion | 330 km (205 mi) | same time |
| Talcahuano | 342 km (213 mi) | same time |
| Chillan | 369 km (229 mi) | same time |
| Neuquen, Argentina | 455 km (283 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Chile
- Santiago
- Concepcion
- Valparaiso
- Vina del Mar
- Antofagasta
- Talcahuano
- Temuco
- San Bernardo
- Iquique
- Rancagua
- Talca
- Arica
- Puerto Montt
- Coquimbo
- La Serena
- Chillan
- Osorno
- Los Angeles
Questions people ask
What time zone is Valdivia in?
Valdivia is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−4, or UTC−3 during daylight saving time.
Does Valdivia have daylight saving time?
Valdivia 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 Valdivia when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Valdivia's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 53 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).