Current Time in Punta Arenas, Chile 🇨🇱
The current local time in Punta Arenas, Chile is 18:59:48 (-03) on Sunday, 11 October 2026. Punta Arenas is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 117,430. The sun rises at about 06:47 and sets at 20:15 today (13h 28m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 20:15
- 13h 28m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas, Chile keeps -03 (UTC-03:00). Punta Arenas does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:47 and sets at about 20:15 local time, giving Punta Arenas 13h 28m of daylight.
Right now it is 18:59 on Sunday in Punta Arenas (UTC-03:00). When it is 18:59 here, it is 17:59 in New York (1h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Punta Arenas
- Use the America/Punta_Arenas IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Punta Arenas to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17:59 Sun | 1h behind |
| Los Angeles | 14:59 Sun | 4h behind |
| London | 22:59 Sun | 4h ahead |
| Paris | 23:59 Sun | 5h ahead |
| Dubai | 01:59 Mon | 7h ahead |
| Mumbai | 03:29 Mon | 8.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 05:59 Mon | 11h ahead |
| Tokyo | 06:59 Mon | 12h ahead |
| Sydney | 08:59 Mon | 14h ahead |
Best next checks from Punta Arenas
Compare Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas
For a normal business-hours call, 10:00-17:00 in Punta Arenas overlaps with 09:00-16:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Punta Arenas 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.
Punta Arenas time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Punta Arenas in?
Punta Arenas uses -03 (UTC-03:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Punta Arenas observe daylight saving time?
No - Punta Arenas keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Punta Arenas today?
Today the sun rises around 06:47 and sets around 20:15 in Punta Arenas, about 13h 28m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Punta Arenas and other cities?
When it is 18:59 in Punta Arenas, it is 17:59 in New York (1h behind). See the table above for Punta Arenas's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Punta Arenas
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/Punta_Arenas IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Chile time page.
Location and time-zone details for Punta Arenas
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/Punta_Arenas (UTC−03:00) |
| Coordinates | -53.15, -70.91 |
| Population signal | About 117,430 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:47, sunset 20:15, 13h 28m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/Punta_Arenas 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: 53.15° S, 70.91° W
Population: 117,430
Country: 🇨🇱 Chile
Timezone: GMT-3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌