Time in Chile
Capital · Santiago
4 time zones in Chile
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Easter Easter Island Summer Time |
UTC-05:00 | In effect | — | |
| America/Coyhaique UTC-03:00 |
UTC-03:00 | No | Coyhaique | |
| America/Punta_Arenas UTC-03:00 |
UTC-03:00 | No | Punta Arenas | |
| America/Santiago Chile Summer Time |
UTC-03:00 | In effect | Santiago |
About Chile
| Official name: | Republic of Chile |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Santiago |
| Region: | Americas · South America |
| Population: | 20,206,953 |
| Currency: | Chilean peso (CLP, $) |
| Calling code: | +56 |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| ISO codes: | CL / CHL |
| Internet domain: | .cl |
Cities in Chile
Public holidays in Chile 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Año Nuevo
- 3 Apr — Viernes Santo
- 5 Apr — Pascua
- 1 May — Día del Trabajador
- 21 May — Día de las Glorias Navales
- 21 Jun — Día de los Pueblos Indígenas
- 29 Jun — San Pedro y San Pablo
- 16 Jul — Virgen del Carmen
Frequently asked questions about time in Chile
How many time zones does Chile have?
Chile has 4 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 2 different UTC offsets (UTC-05:00, UTC-03:00). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does Chile use daylight saving time?
Yes — 2 of Chile’s 4 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Santiago, the capital of Chile?
See the live clock on the Santiago time page. Santiago uses America/Santiago.