Current Time in Arica, Chile 🇨🇱
The current local time in Arica, Chile is 20:04:16 (-03) on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Arica is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 185,999. The sun rises at about 07:34 and sets at 19:37 today (12h 03m of daylight).
- Sunrise 07:34
- Sunset 19:37
- 12h 03m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Arica
Arica, Chile keeps -03 (UTC-03:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Arica is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 07:34 and sets at about 19:37 local time, giving Arica 12h 03m of daylight.
Right now it is 20:04 on Saturday in Arica (UTC-03:00). When it is 20:04 here, it is 19:04 in New York (1h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
Need a reminder on Arica time rather than your own clock? A browser alarm handles that as long as the tab stays open and the device is awake - here is how an online alarm clock works.
Quick scheduling notes for Arica
- Use the America/Santiago IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Arica to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19:04 Sat | 1h behind |
| Los Angeles | 16:04 Sat | 4h behind |
| London | 00:04 Sun | 4h ahead |
| Paris | 01:04 Sun | 5h ahead |
| Dubai | 03:04 Sun | 7h ahead |
| Mumbai | 04:34 Sun | 8.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 07:04 Sun | 11h ahead |
| Tokyo | 08:04 Sun | 12h ahead |
| Sydney | 09:04 Sun | 13h ahead |
Best next checks from Arica
Compare Arica with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Chile.
Business-hours overlap from Arica
For a normal business-hours call, 10:00-17:00 in Arica overlaps with 09:00-16:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Arica time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Los Angeles | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| London | 09:00-13:00 | 13:00-17:00 | 4 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-12:00 | 14:00-17:00 | 3 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-10:00 | 16:00-17:00 | 1 hour |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Arica time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Arica in?
Arica uses -03 (UTC-03:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Arica observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Arica today?
Today the sun rises around 07:34 and sets around 19:37 in Arica, about 12h 03m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Arica and other cities?
When it is 20:04 in Arica, it is 19:04 in New York (1h behind). See the table above for Arica's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Arica
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/Santiago IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Chile time page.
Location and time-zone details for Arica
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | America/Santiago (UTC−04:00) |
| Coordinates | -18.47, -70.3 |
| Population signal | About 185,999 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 07:34, sunset 19:37, 12h 03m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/Santiago time-zone page for rules, the Chile country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 18.47° S, 70.3° W
Population: 185,999
Country: 🇨🇱 Chile
Timezone: GMT-4
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: GMT-3)