Time zone
America/Santiago
Abbreviation: UTC−03:00
TIME IN CHILE
Current time in Chile
Chile uses 2 time zones in the cities we list, so local time depends on where you are. In the capital, Santiago, it is 7:00 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
UTC−03:00Summer time nowCalling code +562 time zones
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Santiago · America/Santiago
07:00:49
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Early morningUTC−03:00
29% of the day in Chile has passed
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UTC offset now
UTC−03:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Active now
Next change: 3 Apr 2027, 23:00 → UTC−04:00Calling code
+56
International dialling code for Chile.Capital
Santiago
Region: South AmericaCities listed
3
Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across Chile
Cities can be in different time zones. Pick the city you need.
Time zones in Chile
Each IANA time zone below is used by at least one listed city.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| America/Santiago | 07:00:49 | UTC−03:00 | Santiago, Valparaíso |
| America/Punta_Arenas | 07:00:49 | UTC−03:00 | Punta Arenas |
Chile time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Chile is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 11:00:49 | Chile is 4 hours behind |
| Time in New York | 06:00:49 | Chile is 1 hour ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 03:00:49 | Chile is 4 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 14:00:49 | Chile is 7 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 15:30:49 | Chile is 8 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 18:00:49 | Chile is 11 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 19:00:49 | Chile is 12 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 21:00:49 | Chile is 14 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:00:49 | Chile is 3 hours behind |
Best time to call Chile
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Chile today look like this elsewhere.
London13:00 – 21:00Thu 15 Oct
New York08:00 – 16:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai16:00 – 00:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney23:00 – 07:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Chile
What time is it in Chile now?
The current time in Chile is 7:00 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC−03:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does Chile have?
Chile has 2 standard time zones across the cities we list (America/Santiago, America/Punta_Arenas). Choose a city for the exact local time.
Does Chile observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chile uses daylight saving time. It is on summer time now, and the next clock change is on 3 April 2027 when the offset becomes UTC−04:00.
What is the time difference between Chile and London?
Chile is 4 hours behind of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Chile and New York?
Chile is 1 hour ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Chile?
The international calling code for Chile is +56. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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