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Current Time in Santiago, Chile

Q: What timezone is Santiago in?

Santiago is in the CLT/CLST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Santiago. The UTC offset is -3:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Santiago?

Santiago's UTC offset is UTC-3:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Santiago in?

Santiago is located in South America. It is the 6.9 million population city in Chile.

Chile · CLT/CLST · UTC-3:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)

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America/Santiago

Santiago Timezone Details

Timezone	CLT/CLST
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-3:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-4:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/Santiago
Country	Chile
Population	6.9 million

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📅 Public Holidays in Chile (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Chile. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Apr 3

Good Friday

May 1

Labour Day

May 21

Navy Day

Jun 29

St. Peter and St. Paul

Jul 16

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Aug 15

Assumption Day

Sep 18

Independence Day

Sep 19

Army Day

Oct 12

Columbus Day

Oct 31

Reformation Day

Nov 1

All Saints Day

Dec 8

Immaculate Conception

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Santiago

Find the best hours for a call between Santiago (CLT/CLST, UTC-3:00) and another city.

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About Santiago Time Zone (CLT/CLST)

Santiago, the capital of Chile, uses Chile Standard Time (CLT, UTC−4) in winter and Chile Summer Time (CLST, UTC−3) in summer. Chile's summer time runs from October to March in the Southern Hemisphere.

Key fact: Chile observes DST in the Southern Hemisphere, meaning clocks change opposite to Northern Hemisphere countries.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Santiago with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Santiago Time

What time is it in Santiago right now? +

The current time in Santiago, Chile is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Santiago is in the CLT/CLST timezone (UTC-3:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).

What timezone is Santiago in? +

Santiago is in the CLT/CLST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Santiago. The UTC offset is -3:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Does Santiago observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Santiago observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -3:00; in summer it is -4:00.

What is the UTC offset for Santiago? +

Santiago's UTC offset is UTC-3:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Santiago and London? +

Santiago (CLT/CLST) is UTC-3:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Chile observes DST in the Southern Hemisphere, meaning clocks change opposite to Northern Hemisphere countries.

How do I convert Santiago time to UTC? +

To convert Santiago time to UTC, subtract UTC-3:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Santiago and the UTC offset is UTC-3:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Santiago in? +

Santiago is located in South America. It is the 6.9 million population city in Chile.

What is the IANA timezone name for Santiago? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Santiago is America/Santiago. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Santiago today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Santiago are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Santiago's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Santiago? +

Sunset times in Santiago are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Santiago? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Arturo Merino Benítez Intl (SCL) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Santiago to London, Santiago to New York, Santiago to Dubai, Santiago to Tokyo.