Current Time in Santiago, Chile
Live local time in Santiago with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Santiago America/Santiago
About time in Santiago
Santiago uses Chile Standard Time (UTC−4) as its standard time. During daylight saving time it switches to Chile Summer Time (UTC−3). Daylight saving time starts in early September and ends in early April.
Chile's daylight saving time runs from early September to early April, the opposite of the northern hemisphere, so the gap to Europe and North America changes at different times.
When do the clocks change in Santiago?
Daylight saving dates for 2026 and 2027, taken from the IANA time zone database. Times are local time in Santiago.
| Date | Clock change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 24:00 → 23:00 · back 1 hour | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 00:00 → 01:00 · forward 1 hour | UTC−3 |
| Saturday, April 3, 2027 | 24:00 → 23:00 · back 1 hour | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, September 5, 2027 | 00:00 → 01:00 · forward 1 hour | UTC−3 |
Other countries change on other dates, so the gap to Santiago can move for a week or more. See when the clocks change around the world and what happens to recurring meetings.
Time difference between Santiago and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Santiago |
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Sunrise and sunset in Santiago
Local times in Santiago, calculated for its coordinates (33.45° S, 70.67° W). They can differ by a minute or two from official tables.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | |||
| March equinox (Mar 20, 2026) | 07:45 | 19:54 | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (Jun 21, 2026) | 07:46 | 17:42 | 9h 56m |
| September equinox (Sep 22, 2026) | 07:32 | 19:38 | 12h 06m |
| December solstice (Dec 21, 2026) | 06:29 | 20:51 | 14h 22m |
Working hours in Santiago converted to UTC
| Local time in Santiago | UTC (standard time) | UTC (daylight saving) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 17:00 | 21:00 | 20:00 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Santiago
When do the clocks change in Santiago in 2026?
In 2026, clocks in Santiago go back 1 hour on Saturday, April 4 at 24:00, and go forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 6 at 00:00 (local time).
What time zone is Santiago in?
Santiago is in the Chile Standard Time zone (America/Santiago). Its standard UTC offset is UTC−4, and it is UTC−3 during daylight saving time (Chile Summer Time).
Does Santiago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving time starts in early September and ends in early April. During that period clocks in Santiago are set to UTC−3.
When is the longest day of the year in Santiago?
Around Dec 21, at the December solstice. The sun rises at 06:29 and sets at 20:51 local time, about 14h 22m of daylight. The shortest day is around Jun 21, with about 9h 56m.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Santiago look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Santiago is 13:00–21:00 UTC in standard time and 12:00–20:00 UTC during daylight saving time.