Current Time in Arica, Chile
Arica is on Chile Summer Time – CLT (UTC−3) right now. It switches to CLT (UTC−4) on 3 Apr 2027.
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America/Santiago
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Time zone of Arica
| 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 Arica and other cities
Daylight saving time in Arica
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).
Arica time FAQ
What time is it in Arica right now?
Arica is on CLT (UTC−3). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Arica, updated every second.
What time zone is Arica in?
Arica is in Chile Summer Time, abbreviated CLT, UTC−3. Its IANA time zone id is America/Santiago.
Does Arica 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 Arica and New York?
New York is 2 hours behind Arica.
Other cities in Chile
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.