Current local time in Santiago
Santiago, Chile, uses the America/Santiago time zone (Chile Summer Time / Chile Standard Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Chile Summer Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC−3
- Daylight saving
- Next change Saturday, April 3, 2027: UTC−3 → UTC−4
- Dialing code
- +56
The time zone, at a glance.
Santiago follows America/Santiago. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
23:59 is followed by 23:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC−3 → UTC−42026-04-05 03:00 UTC23:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC−4 → UTC−32026-09-06 04:00 UTC2027
23:59 is followed by 23:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC−3 → UTC−42027-04-04 03:00 UTC23:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC−4 → UTC−32027-09-05 04:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Santiago.
Of these monthly samples, Dec has the most daylight (14h 22m) and Jun the least (9h 57m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 6:48 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 7m | UTC−3 |
| Feb 15 | 7:18 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 16m | UTC−3 |
| Mar 15 | 7:42 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 18m | UTC−3 |
| Apr 15 | 7:05 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 15m | UTC−4 |
| May 15 | 7:27 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 24m | UTC−4 |
| Jun 15 | 7:44 AM | 5:41 PM | 9h 57m | UTC−4 |
| Jul 15 | 7:44 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 9m | UTC−4 |
| Aug 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 53m | UTC−4 |
| Sep 15 | 7:41 AM | 7:34 PM | 11h 53m | UTC−3 |
| Oct 15 | 7:01 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 54m | UTC−3 |
| Nov 15 | 6:31 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 52m | UTC−3 |
| Dec 15 | 6:27 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 22m | UTC−3 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Santiago with your world.
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Best times to call from Santiago
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Santiago time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour behind | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–4:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 4 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM (1:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 12 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–9:00 AM (7:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | 4 hours behind | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | 14 hours ahead | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 7 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Chile, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · Reformation Day
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · All Saints' Day
- Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · Immaculate Conception
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · New Year's Eve
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
Airports serving Santiago
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- SCL Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport · 12 km
Places that share Santiago’s clock
These places use the same America/Santiago rules, so their time always matches Santiago, including clock changes.
- Concepcion
- Valparaiso
- Vina del Mar
- Antofagasta
- Talcahuano
- Temuco
- San Bernardo
- Iquique
- Rancagua
- Talca
- Arica
- Puerto Montt
- Coquimbo
- La Serena
- Chillan
- Valdivia
- Osorno
- Los Angeles
- Calama
- Copiapo
Also on UTC−3 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Santiago today but may differ after a clock change.
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Paraguay
- Uruguay
- Canada
- Suriname
- France
- Bermuda
- Falkland Islands
- Greenland
Questions about time in Santiago
What time zone is Santiago in?
Santiago uses the IANA time zone America/Santiago, known as Chile Summer Time in winter and Chile Standard Time in summer. Its offset is UTC−3 or UTC−4 depending on the date.
Does Santiago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go back on Saturday, April 4, 2026 and go forward on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The next change is on Saturday, April 3, 2027, from UTC−3 to UTC−4.
What is the time difference between Santiago and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 1 hour behind Santiago; London is 4 hours ahead of Santiago; Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of Santiago; Los Angeles is 4 hours behind Santiago; Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Santiago; Dubai is 7 hours ahead of Santiago.
How do I call Santiago from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +56, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Santiago as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use America/Santiago. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.