Current time in Chile
Chile Summer Time (CLST) · UTC−3 · Capital: Santiago
- Official name
- República de Chile
- Capital
- Santiago
- Population
- 18,006,407
- Currency
- CLF, CLP
- Language
- Spanish
- Dialling code
- +56
- Internet domain
- .cl
- ISO codes
- CL, CHL
- Continent
- South America
- Largest city
- Santiago
- Cities on WorldClock
- 1
- Number of time zones
- 2
Time zones in Chile
About Chile
Chile, also known as the Republic of Chile, is located on the south-western part of South America and is the world’s longest country. The capital of Chile is Santiago, its official language is Spanish, its most prominent religion is Roman Catholicism and it has a population of almost 16.9 million people. The currency used in Chile is the Peso (CLP). The majority of Chile’s people are educated, with less than 3 per cent of its population unable to read or write. About 95 per cent of Chilean people are Caucasian and descended from a mixed European background. Beef, seafood, fruit and vegetables are all popular amongst Chilean Cuisine. The country’s most popular sport is association football. The Chilean Flag is red, white, and blue. On the blue part in the top left corner, there is a white star.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chile in?
Chile is spread over several time zones. The capital, Santiago, is on Chile Summer Time (CLST), UTC−3.
How many time zones does Chile have?
Chile has 2 time zones, from UTC−5 (Easter) to UTC−3 (Coyhaique), a 2-hour spread.
Does Chile observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chile changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Chile Summer Time (CLST), UTC−3. Clocks go back 1 hour on 3 April 2027, to UTC−4.
What time is it in Santiago right now?
Santiago, the capital of Chile, is on Chile Summer Time (CLST), UTC−3. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Chile and London?
Chile is currently 4 hours behind London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Chile and New York?
Chile is currently 1 hour ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Chile?
Office hours in Chile (9:00–17:00 local time) are 13:00–21:00 in London and 08:00–16:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in South America are on the same time as Chile?
Right now these countries in South America share UTC−3: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay.
What is the dialling code for Chile?
The international dialling code for Chile is +56.