World Clock
Chile
Santiago

Updated Mar 2026

Current Time in Santiago, Chile

Name: Santiago
Address: Santiago, Chile

Check the current local time in Santiago, Chile. Santiago uses the America/Santiago time zone, with CLT (UTC -4:00) during standard time and CLST (UTC -3:00) during daylight saving time.

Sunrise today

7:40 PM

Sunset today

5:43 AM

Day length

10h 3m

Population

6.3 M

Coordinates: -33.4489° N, -70.6693° E · Elevation: 520 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 4, 2026

Santiago, Chile — Live Clock

6:33:32 PM

CLT Live timezone

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

DST starts: September 6, 2026

Santiago Time Zone

Time Zone

America/Santiago

Santiago, Chile

Current zone: CLT

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

CLT

UTC -4:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

CLST

UTC -3:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

DST starts

September 6, 2026

Based on First Sunday in September / First Sunday in April

About Santiago Time: CLT & CLST

Santiago is located in Chile and uses the America/Santiago time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Santiago overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Santiago aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Santiago vs Major Cities

UTC UTC -4:00

--:-- 4 hours behind

London UTC +1:00

--:-- 5 hours behind

New York UTC -4:00

--:-- same time

Singapore UTC +8:00

--:-- 12 hours behind

Dubai UTC +4:00

--:-- 8 hours behind

Tokyo UTC +9:00

--:-- 13 hours behind

Mumbai UTC +5:30

--:-- 9 hours and 30 minutes behind

Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Santiago in 94 days

DST starts on September 6, 2026. Clocks spring forward — sunrise and sunset shift one hour later in Santiago.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Santiago time

What time is it in Santiago right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Santiago, Chile, updated every second. Right now, Santiago is on CLT with a UTC offset of UTC -4:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Santiago in?

Santiago uses the America/Santiago timezone. Standard time is CLT (UTC -4:00). During daylight saving time it switches to CLST (UTC -3:00). Currently Santiago is on CLT (UTC -4:00). The live clock above reflects whichever timezone is active right now.

How many hours ahead or behind is Santiago?

Santiago is currently UTC -4:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Santiago observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Santiago observes daylight saving time, switching between CLT (UTC -4:00) and CLST (UTC -3:00) each year. Clocks advance on First Sunday in September and fall back on First Sunday in April. Right now Santiago is using CLT.

Is Santiago on CLT or CLST right now?

Right now Santiago is using CLT (UTC -4:00). It switches to CLST in summer and back to CLT in winter. The timezone badge in the live clock above updates automatically when clocks change — no need to check a calendar.

What is the best time to call Santiago from New York?

The best call window from New York to Santiago depends on the current offset. Santiago is currently UTC -4:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.