What time is it in Chile?
Live local time in Chile, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in Chile
Saturday, October 24, 2026
CLST (UTC−3) · daylight saving time
In UTC: · UTC−3
- Time zone
- CLST (UTC−3)
America/Santiago - Daylight saving time
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Currently in effect
Next change: April 4, 2027 - Sunrise
- 06:51
approx. local time - Sunset
- 20:02
approx. local time - Calling code
- +56
Chile - Currency
- CLP
Chilean peso
Time zone in Chile
It's 17:18 in Chile in the CLST (UTC−3) time zone.
The time shown is the time in Santiago.
The next clock change in Chile is on April 4, 2027 at 00:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC−4.
Today, the sun rises around 06:51 and sets around 20:02 in Santiago (local time), with about 13 hours and 12 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in Chile is +56, and the local currency is Chilean peso (CLP).
Easter Island is two hours behind Santiago, while the Magallanes Region (Punta Arenas) stays on UTC−3 year-round.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in Chile?
The time zone currently in use in Chile is CLST (UTC−3).
Does in Chile observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next clock change in Chile is on April 4, 2027 at 00:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC−4.
What is the dialing code in Chile?
The international calling code in Chile is +56. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 56, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.