Current Time in Chile
Chile uses America/Santiago (UTC-04:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Chile below.
Time across Chile
1 cities trackedChile is in a single time zone — America/Santiago (UTC-04:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| SantiagoCapital | --:-- | America/Santiago · -04:00SCL |
Public Holidays in Chile
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Año Nuevo | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | Viernes Santo | public |
| Mar 30 | Easter Saturday | Sábado Santo | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | DÃa del Trabajador | public |
| May 21 | Navy Day | DÃa de las Glorias Navales | public |
| Jun 29 | St. Peter and St. Paul | San Pedro y San Pablo | public |
| Jul 16 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Virgen del Carmen | public |
| Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Asunción de la Virgen | public |
| Sep 18 | Independence Day | Fiestas Patrias | public |
| Sep 19 | Army Day | DÃa de las Glorias del Ejército | public |
| Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | DÃa de Todos los Santos | public |
| Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Inmaculada Concepción | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Navidad | public |
Santiago vs the World
Current time difference between Santiago, Chile and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Santiago |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:08 AM | UTC−4 | 1h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:08 PM | UTC+1 | 4h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:08 PM | UTC+4 | 7h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:38 PM | UTC+5:30 | 8h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:08 PM | UTC+8 | 11h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:08 PM | UTC+9 | 12h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:08 PM | UTC+10 | 13h behind |
Business Hours in Santiago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Santiago, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Santiago | 5:00 PM in Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| London | 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Dubai | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 5:30 PM | 1:30 AM |
| Singapore | 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| Sydney | 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chile in?
Chile uses America/Santiago (UTC-04:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Chile right now?
The current time in Santiago is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Chile observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Chile moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on America/Santiago).
How many time zones does Chile have?
Chile has 1 time zone (America/Santiago).
What is Chile's UTC / GMT offset?
Chile is in America/Santiago (UTC-04:00), and switches between UTC-04:00 in winter and UTC-03:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Chile?
Yes — the whole of Chile shares one time zone (America/Santiago, UTC-04:00).
What is the time difference between Chile and India?
Chile (UTC-04:00) is 8 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.