South America · America/Santiago
Chile
July 11, 2026
Spans 2 time zones (UTC-4 to UTC-3), across 3 IANA zone names.
Current time in Chile
Time zones in Chile
| Zone | Current time | UTC offset | Major city |
|---|---|---|---|
| America/Santiago | UTC-4 | — | |
| America/Coyhaique | UTC-3 | — | |
| America/Punta_Arenas | UTC-3 | — |
Quick facts
- Capital
- Santiago
- Population
- 18,729,160
- Currency
- Peso (CLP)
- Phone code
- +56
- Daylight saving
- Yes
Neighbouring countries
Argentina
Bolivia
PeruAbout Chile
From its western edge to its eastern one, Chile spans UTC-4 to UTC-3. This page keeps time with Santiago at UTC-4.
Chile has its capital at Santiago, is home to about 19 million people and covers about 757,000 km². Neighbouring countries include Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. The main language is Spanish. The currency is the peso (CLP).
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Chile right now?
- The clock on this page shows the live time in Chile's representative zone around the capital Santiago (America/Santiago), currently UTC-4. The other zones are listed in the table.
- How many time zones does Chile have?
- Chile spans 2 time zones, from UTC-4 to UTC-3. The time zone database lists 3 IANA zone names for Chile, but several show the same clock time.
- Does Chile observe daylight saving time?
- Yes — Chile (or parts of it) moves the clocks for daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes with the seasons.