Current time in Chile
Chile spans 2 main time zones, from UTC−6 to UTC−3.
| Area | Time now | Offset now | IANA zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago (mainland) | --:-- | UTC−4 | America/Santiago |
| Easter Island | --:-- | UTC−6 | Pacific/Easter |
Time difference from Chile
| Place | Santiago (mainland) is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time 2 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec; 1 h ahead of 8 Mar–5 Apr and 6 Sept–1 Nov | |
| Chicago | 1 h ahead 3 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec; 2 h ahead of 8 Mar–5 Apr and 6 Sept–1 Nov | |
| Los Angeles | 3 h ahead 5 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec; 4 h ahead of 8 Mar–5 Apr and 6 Sept–1 Nov | |
| London | 3 h behind 5 h behind 5 Apr–6 Sept; 4 h behind 29 Mar–5 Apr and 6 Sept–25 Oct | |
| Berlin | 4 h behind 6 h behind 5 Apr–6 Sept; 5 h behind 29 Mar–5 Apr and 6 Sept–25 Oct | |
| India | 8 h 30 min behind 9 h 30 min behind 5 Apr–6 Sept | |
| Tokyo | 12 h behind 13 h behind 5 Apr–6 Sept | |
| Sydney | 14 h behind 13 h behind 6 Sept–3 Oct | |
| UTC | 3 h behind 4 h behind 5 Apr–6 Sept |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in Chile
Quick facts
IANA zone: America/Santiago
Standard: UTC−4
Daylight saving: UTC−3
Same clock all year as: Glace Bay, Goose Bay, Halifax, Moncton, Thule, Bermuda.
Daylight saving in Chile
Santiago (mainland)
UTC−4 in standard time and UTC−3 in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Apr 2026 | 24:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−3 → UTC−4 |
| Sat, 5 Sept 2026 | 24:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−4 → UTC−3 |
| Sat, 3 Apr 2027 | 24:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−3 → UTC−4 |
| Sat, 4 Sept 2027 | 24:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−4 → UTC−3 |
Easter Island
UTC−6 in standard time and UTC−5 in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Apr 2026 | 22:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−6 |
| Sat, 5 Sept 2026 | 22:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−6 → UTC−5 |
| Sat, 3 Apr 2027 | 22:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−6 |
| Sat, 4 Sept 2027 | 22:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−6 → UTC−5 |
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
Convert Chile time
Questions
What time zone is Chile in?
Chile uses several zones: Santiago (mainland) (America/Santiago, UTC−4 in standard time and UTC−3 in daylight saving time); Easter Island (Pacific/Easter, UTC−6 in standard time and UTC−5 in daylight saving time).
Does Chile use daylight saving time?
Yes. See the clock-change dates on this page; they come from the IANA time zone database.
How many hours ahead of New York is Chile?
Chile (Santiago (mainland)) is usually the same time as New York (US Eastern Time) (2 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec; 1 h ahead of 8 Mar–5 Apr and 6 Sept–1 Nov, 2026).
What is the time difference between Chile and London?
Chile (Santiago (mainland)) is usually 3 h behind London (5 h behind 5 Apr–6 Sept; 4 h behind 29 Mar–5 Apr and 6 Sept–25 Oct, 2026).
Does Chile have more than one time zone?
Yes, 2 are listed on this page, each with its own IANA zone. When you share a time with someone in Chile, name the city or region rather than just the country.