What Time Zone Is Chile?
Chile uses 3 time zones: CLT (UTC−3), BRT (UTC−3), UTC−5 (UTC−5). Santiago is on CLT.
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· Chile — main zone
America/Santiago
Time zones in Chile
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile Summer Time (CLT) | UTC−3 | --:-- | Santiago, Concepcion, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, Antofagasta, Talcahuano |
| GMT-03:00 (BRT) | UTC−3 | --:-- | America/Coyhaique |
| Easter Island Summer Time (UTC−5) | UTC−5 | --:-- | Pacific/Easter |
Convert Chile time
Main time zone of Chile
| 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 |
Daylight saving time in Chile
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).
Chile time zone FAQ
What time zone is Chile in?
Chile spans 3 time zones: CLT (UTC−3), BRT (UTC−3), UTC−5 (UTC−5).
Which areas of Chile use each time zone?
CLT: Santiago, Concepcion, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar. BRT: America/Coyhaique. UTC−5: Pacific/Easter
Does all of Chile observe daylight saving time?
No. CLT, UTC−5 change, while BRT stay the same all year.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.