Current Time in Punta Arenas, Chile
Punta Arenas is on Chile Summer Time – CLT (UTC−3) right now. It switches to CLT (UTC−4) on 3 Apr 2027.
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Time zone of Punta Arenas
| Time zone | Chile Summer Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CLT |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Santiago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−4 in winter, UTC−3 in summer |
Time difference between Punta Arenas and other cities
Daylight saving time in Punta Arenas
2026
- 4 April 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from CLT (UTC−3) to CLT (UTC−4).
- 5 September 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from CLT (UTC−4) to CLT (UTC−3).
2027
- 3 April 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from CLT (UTC−3) to CLT (UTC−4).
- 4 September 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from CLT (UTC−4) to CLT (UTC−3).
Punta Arenas time FAQ
What time is it in Punta Arenas right now?
Punta Arenas is on CLT (UTC−3). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Punta Arenas, updated every second.
What time zone is Punta Arenas in?
Punta Arenas is in Chile Summer Time, abbreviated CLT, UTC−3. Its IANA time zone id is America/Santiago.
Does Punta Arenas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 3 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from CLT to CLT.
What is the time difference between Punta Arenas and New York?
New York is 2 hours behind Punta Arenas.
Other cities in Chile
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.