Current Time in Chile 🇨🇱
Check the current local time anywhere in Chile. Below you'll find live clocks for Chile's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Santiago
- Santiago (Pop. 6,150,000)
- Puente Alto (Pop. 568,106)
- Antofagasta (Pop. 352,638)
- Viña del Mar (Pop. 294,551)
- Valparaíso (Pop. 282,448)
ISO Alpha-2: CL
ISO Alpha-3: CHL
UTC Offset: UTC−03:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Chile
- Antofagasta Sat 07:00:43
- Arica Sat 07:00:43
- Chillán Sat 07:00:43
- Concepción Sat 07:00:43
- Copiapó Sat 07:00:43
- Coquimbo Sat 07:00:43
- Coyhaique Sat 07:00:43
- Iquique Sat 07:00:43
- La Pintana Sat 07:00:43
- Puente Alto Sat 07:00:43
- Puerto Montt Sat 07:00:43
- Punta Arenas Sat 07:00:43
- Rancagua Sat 07:00:43
- San Bernardo Sat 07:00:43
- Santiago Sat 07:00:43
- Talca Sat 07:00:43
- Talcahuano Sat 07:00:43
- Temuco Sat 07:00:43
- Valdivia Sat 07:00:43
- Valparaíso Sat 07:00:43
- Viña del Mar Sat 07:00:43
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Antofagasta | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Arica | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Chillán | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Concepción | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Copiapó | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Coquimbo | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Coyhaique | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Iquique | Sat 07:00:43 |
| La Pintana | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Puente Alto | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Puerto Montt | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Punta Arenas | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Rancagua | Sat 07:00:43 |
| San Bernardo | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Santiago | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Talca | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Talcahuano | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Temuco | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Valdivia | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Valparaíso | Sat 07:00:43 |
| Viña del Mar | Sat 07:00:43 |
IANA time zones in Chile
Chile maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- America/Punta_Arenas GMT-3 · UTC−03:00
- America/Santiago GMT-4 · UTC−04:00
- Chile/Continental GMT-4 · UTC−04:00
- Chile/EasterIsland GMT-6 · UTC−06:00
- Pacific/Easter GMT-6 · UTC−06:00
Does Chile have multiple time zones?
Yes. Chile uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| America/Punta_Arenas | UTC−03:00 |
| America/Santiago | UTC−04:00 |
| Chile/Continental | UTC−04:00 |
| Chile/EasterIsland | UTC−06:00 |
| Pacific/Easter | UTC−06:00 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Chile at a glance
| Current main time | 07:00 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 2 (from UTC-05:00 to UTC-03:00) |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Zone names | -03, -05 |
| Capital | Santiago |
| Cities tracked | 21 |
How many time zones does Chile have?
Chile is split across 2 time zones, from UTC-05:00 in the east to UTC-03:00 in the west. That means the local time can be up to 2 hours apart between two cities in the same country.
Does Chile change its clocks for daylight saving?
Yes. At least part of Chile uses daylight saving time. The clocks jump forward one hour in spring and fall back one hour in autumn, so the UTC offset changes for part of the year. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Chile
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 09:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 12:00 UTC. If Chile has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Chile
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Santiago or another major city in Chile. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Chile
The capital of Chile is Santiago. The biggest cities in Chile include Santiago, Puente Alto, Antofagasta, Viña del Mar and Valparaíso. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Chile has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Chile - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Chile have?
Chile spans 2 time zones, from UTC-05:00 to UTC-03:00.
Does Chile use daylight saving time?
Yes - Part of the country moves the clocks forward an hour in spring and back in autumn.
What time is it in Chile right now?
It is about 07:00 on Saturday in the main time zone of Chile. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Chile?
The capital of Chile is Santiago. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Chile time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Chile to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Santiago, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Chile 🇨🇱 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | CL / CHL |
| Capital city clock | Santiago |
| Cities shown | 21 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 5 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC−03:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Santiago time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.