Current Time in Chile
Chile Time (Santiago) — Chile spans 3 time zones.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CLSTUTC-3
Time zones in Chile
Easter Island Time
Easter Island Summer Time (UTC-5)
--:--UTC-5- Daylight saving
- In effect (UTC-5)
- Cities
- Easter
Chile Time
Chile Summer Time (CLST)
--:--UTC-3- Daylight saving
- In effect (CLST)
- Cities
- Santiago, Antofagasta
UTC-3
UTC-3
--:--UTC-3- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Coyhaique, Punta Arenas
Zones are grouped by behaviour: standard offset and daylight saving rules. Offsets: UTC-6, UTC-4, UTC-3.
Major cities in Chile
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Chile to New York | -1 hour | |
| Chile to London | +4 hours | |
| Chile to Dubai | +7 hours | |
| Chile to New Delhi | +8 hours 30 minutes | |
| Chile to Tokyo | +12 hours |
Based on Chile Time (Santiago). Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Chile: FAQs
What time zone is Chile in?
Chile spans 3 time zones: Easter Island Time (UTC-6 / UTC-5 in daylight saving time), Chile Time (UTC-4 / UTC-3 in daylight saving time) and UTC-3 (UTC-3). The capital, Santiago, is on Chile Time.
Does Chile observe daylight saving time?
Partly. Easter Island Time and Chile Time change their clocks; UTC-3 stays on standard time all year. In 2026, Chile Time leaves daylight saving time on Sunday, April 5, 2026 and starts it again on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
How many time zones does Chile have?
3, counting zones that behave differently: Easter Island Time (UTC-6), Chile Time (UTC-4) and UTC-3 (UTC-3).
What is the time difference between Chile and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour behind Chile Time in Chile. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Santiago, the capital?
Santiago is on Chile Time, currently CLST (UTC-3). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Santiago page.