Current Time in Santiago, Chile
Santiago 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 Santiago
| 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 Santiago and other cities
Daylight saving time in Santiago
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).
Santiago time FAQ
What time is it in Santiago right now?
Santiago is on CLT (UTC−3). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Santiago, updated every second.
What time zone is Santiago in?
Santiago is in Chile Summer Time, abbreviated CLT, UTC−3. Its IANA time zone id is America/Santiago.
Does Santiago 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 Santiago and New York?
New York is 2 hours behind Santiago.
Other cities in Chile
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.