Current local time in Santiago, Chile
UTC-03:00 · UTC-03:00 · Chile Summer Time
About Santiago
Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile uses the Chile Summer Time time zone (America/Santiago), currently UTC-03:00. It is the capital of Chile. Population: about 4,837,295.
| Country: | Chile |
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| State / region: | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| Coordinates: | 33°27′S / 70°39′W |
| Population: | 4,837,295 |
| Currency: | Chilean peso (CLP) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +56 |
Time zone in Santiago
| IANA time zone: | America/Santiago |
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| Time zone name: | Chile Summer Time (UTC-03:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-03:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Chile: | 4 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Santiago is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Saturday, 3 April 2027, to UTC-04:00.
| Next clock change: | Saturday, 3 April 2027 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 00:00 to 23:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-04:00 (-04) |
Sunrise and sunset in Santiago today
| Sunrise: | 06:53 |
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| Sunset: | 20:00 |
| Solar noon: | 13:27 |
| Day length: | 13h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:28 – 20:26 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC-03:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Santiago
- London−4 hSantiago is 4 hours behind London
- New York+1 hSantiago is 1 hour ahead of New York
- Abuja−4 hSantiago is 4 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Santiago time
What time zone is Santiago in?
Santiago uses the IANA time zone America/Santiago (Chile Summer Time). The current offset is UTC-03:00.
Does Santiago observe daylight saving time?
Santiago is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Saturday, 3 April 2027, to UTC-04:00.
What is the time difference between Santiago and London?
Right now Santiago is 4 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Santiago and New York?
Right now Santiago is 1 hour ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.