Current local time in Valparaiso, Chile
The live clock above shows the time in Valparaiso. Valparaiso is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Region | Valparaíso |
| Population | about 435,000 |
| Coordinates | 33.05° S, 71.62° 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
Valparaiso 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 | 7:49 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| September equinox | 7:36 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:34 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 20 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Valparaiso at about 1:55 PM in mid-January, and about 12:52 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 46 minutes ahead of the sun, because Valparaiso sits at 71.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Valparaiso time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Valparaiso |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Valparaiso |
|---|---|---|
| Vina del Mar | 8 km (5 mi) | same time |
| Santiago | 99 km (62 mi) | same time |
| San Bernardo | 105 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Rancagua | 149 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Curico | 218 km (135 mi) | same time |
| Mendoza, Argentina | 262 km (163 mi) | same time |
| Talca | 268 km (166 mi) | same time |
| San Juan, Argentina | 336 km (209 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Chile
- Santiago
- Concepcion
- 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 Valparaiso in?
Valparaiso is in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−4, or UTC−3 during daylight saving time.
Does Valparaiso have daylight saving time?
Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Valparaiso's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 46 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).