Current Time in Calama, Chile

Calama 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 Calama

Time zoneChile Summer Time
AbbreviationCLT
UTC offsetUTC−3
IANA time zone idAmerica/Santiago
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC−4 in winter, UTC−3 in summer

Time difference between Calama and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York2 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles5 hours behind--:--
London3 hours ahead--:--
Paris4 hours ahead--:--
Dubai7 hours ahead--:--
India8 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila11 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo12 hours ahead--:--
Sydney14 hours ahead--:--
Toronto2 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Calama

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).

Calama time FAQ

What time is it in Calama right now?

Calama is on CLT (UTC−3). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Calama, updated every second.

What time zone is Calama in?

Calama is in Chile Summer Time, abbreviated CLT, UTC−3. Its IANA time zone id is America/Santiago.

Does Calama 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 Calama and New York?

New York is 2 hours behind Calama.

Other cities in Chile

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.