The Chile time difference depends on the time of year, because Chile and the UK/US change their clocks on different dates: in mid-January Santiago is 3 hours behind London and 2 hours ahead of New York, and in mid-July it is 5 hours behind London and on the same time as New York (for Santiago, on the mainland). The country has 3 time zones: depending on the region and season, the gap with London ranges from −7 h to −3 h.
In practice, when it is noon in London it is 09:00 in Santiago in mid-January and 07:00 in mid-July. When it is noon in New York, it is 14:00 in Santiago in mid-January (EST) and 12:00 in mid-July (EDT).
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Time in Chile: key facts
- Time zone: UTC−3 in January (daylight saving time), UTC−4 in July, IANA identifier
America/Santiago - Difference with London: −3 h in mid-January, −5 h in mid-July
- Difference with New York: +2 h in mid-January, 0 h in mid-July
- Daylight saving in Chile: yes, see the dates below
- Next clock changes: UK on Sunday 25 October 2026 (BST to GMT) and Sunday 28 March 2027; US on Sunday 1 November 2026 (EDT to EST) and Sunday 14 March 2027
- Time zones: 3 (details by region below)
Time difference between London, New York and Chile
| Time in London | In Santiago (mid-January, GMT) | In Santiago (mid-July, BST) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 05:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 09:00 | 07:00 |
| 18:00 | 15:00 | 13:00 |
| 22:00 | 19:00 | 17:00 |
| Time in New York | In Santiago (mid-January, EST) | In Santiago (mid-July, EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 (8 am) | 10:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 (noon) | 14:00 | 12:00 |
| 18:00 (6 pm) | 20:00 | 18:00 |
| 22:00 (10 pm) | 00:00 (next day) | 22:00 |
| Period | Santiago vs London | Santiago vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October – 31 October 2026 | −3 h | +1 h |
| 1 November 2026 – 13 March 2027 | −3 h | +2 h |
| 14 March – 27 March 2027 | −3 h | +1 h |
| 28 March – 3 April 2027 | −4 h | +1 h |
| 4 April – 4 September 2027 | −5 h | 0 h |
| 5 September – 30 October 2027 | −4 h | +1 h |
| 31 October – 6 November 2027 | −3 h | +1 h |
| 7 November – 31 December 2027 | −3 h | +2 h |
The gap changes several times a year because Chile and the UK/US change their clocks on different dates and in opposite seasons (southern versus northern hemisphere): the table above lists every period.
Time zones in Chile: difference by region
| Region / cities | Time zone (UTC) | Difference with London (mid-January / mid-July) | Difference with New York (mid-January / mid-July) | When it is 12:00 in London (mid-January / mid-July) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago (mainland) | UTC−3 / UTC−4 | −3 h / −5 h | +2 h / 0 h | 09:00 / 07:00 |
| Easter Island | UTC−5 / UTC−6 | −5 h / −7 h | 0 h / −2 h | 07:00 / 05:00 |
| Punta Arenas (Magallanes) | UTC−3 | −3 h / −4 h | +2 h / +1 h | 09:00 / 08:00 |
No local clock change: Punta Arenas (Magallanes). Santiago and Easter Island change their clocks, so the gap between regions of the country varies through the year.
If your itinerary crosses several time zones, check the times printed on your train, bus or flight tickets: they are always expressed in the local time of the departure point.
Clock changes 2026–2027
Chile observes daylight saving time. Planned dates (local time in Santiago):
- Night of Saturday 3 to Sunday 4 April 2027: clocks go back one hour at 24:00 (UTC−3 to UTC−4)
- Sunday 5 September 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:00 (UTC−4 to UTC−3)
Clocks change in the UK and the US on the following dates (local time):
- UK, Sunday 25 October 2026: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 1 November 2026: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5) in New York
- US, Sunday 14 March 2027: EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4)
- UK, Sunday 28 March 2027: GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1)
- UK, Sunday 31 October 2027: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 7 November 2027: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5)
When to call Chile from the UK or the US
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 Santiago time, call between 12:00 and 23:00 London time in mid-January and between 14:00 and 01:00 (ending after midnight) in mid-July. From New York, call between 07:00 and 18:00 in mid-January, and between 09:00 and 20:00 in mid-July.
Time difference and jet lag: practical tips
Flying to Chile from the UK means travelling west: your day is lengthened and you will go to bed later than usual. From the US East Coast the difference is much smaller (2 hours in mid-January and no difference in mid-July). A few simple rules help you adjust to local time:
- Set your watch and phone to local time as soon as you board.
- Align meals and bedtime with local time from the first day.
- Plan a light first day, with no important meetings or long drives.
- Get out in daylight when you arrive and avoid long naps.
- If you take medication at fixed times, ask your doctor how to adapt the schedule to the time difference.
Chile time zones: IANA identifiers and history
| Zone | IANA identifier | Standard time on 15 January 2027 | On 15 July 2027 | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago (mainland) | America/Santiago | UTC−3 | UTC−4 | — |
| Easter Island | Pacific/Easter | UTC−5 | UTC−6 | — |
| Punta Arenas (Magallanes) | America/Punta_Arenas | UTC−3 | UTC−3 | — |
- Santiago (mainland) (
America/Santiago): daylight saving time applied every year since at least 1970. - Easter Island (
Pacific/Easter): daylight saving time applied every year since at least 1970. - Punta Arenas (Magallanes) (
America/Punta_Arenas): last recorded clock change on Sunday 14 August 2016, from UTC−4 to UTC−3. Daylight saving time was applied in some years since 1970 (last in 2016); it is no longer applied.
Daylight saving time in Chile in 2027: clock-change dates
Dates calculated from the tz database rules for America/Santiago (Santiago, mainland). They differ from those of the UK and the US: the gap changes several times a year (table below).
- Night of Saturday 3 to Sunday 4 April 2027, at 24:00 local time: clocks go back one hour (UTC−3 to UTC−4), at the same moment as 04:00 in London and 23:00 on Saturday in New York.
- Sunday 5 September 2027 at 00:00 local time: clocks go forward one hour (UTC−4 to UTC−3), at the same moment as 05:00 in London and 00:00 in New York.
| 2027 period | Santiago vs London | Santiago vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January – 13 March | −3 h | +2 h |
| 14 March – 27 March | −3 h | +1 h |
| 28 March – 3 April | −4 h | +1 h |
| 4 April – 4 September | −5 h | 0 h |
| 5 September – 30 October | −4 h | +1 h |
| 31 October – 6 November | −3 h | +1 h |
| 7 November – 31 December | −3 h | +2 h |
Sunrise and sunset in Santiago in 2027
Local sunrise and sunset times on the 15th of each month in Santiago (33.45° S, 70.67° W), daylight saving time included. They help you time your exposure to daylight, the main lever for resetting your body clock on arrival.
| 15th of the month | Sunrise | Solar noon | Sunset | Day length | Sunrise / sunset in London time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:49 | 13:52 | 20:56 | 14 h 07 | 09:49 / 23:56 |
| February | 07:19 | 13:57 | 20:35 | 13 h 16 | 10:19 / 23:35 |
| March | 07:42 | 13:52 | 20:01 | 12 h 19 | 10:42 / 23:01 |
| April | 07:05 | 12:43 | 18:20 | 11 h 15 | 12:05 / 23:20 |
| May | 07:27 | 12:39 | 17:51 | 10 h 24 | 12:27 / 22:51 |
| June | 07:45 | 12:43 | 17:42 | 9 h 57 | 12:45 / 22:42 |
| July | 07:45 | 12:49 | 17:53 | 10 h 08 | 12:45 / 22:53 |
| August | 07:21 | 12:47 | 18:14 | 10 h 53 | 12:21 / 23:14 |
| September | 07:42 | 13:38 | 19:34 | 11 h 52 | 11:42 / 23:34 |
| October | 07:02 | 13:28 | 19:55 | 12 h 54 | 11:02 / 23:55 |
| November | 06:32 | 13:27 | 20:23 | 13 h 51 | 09:32 / 23:23 |
| December | 06:27 | 13:38 | 20:48 | 14 h 21 | 09:27 / 23:48 |
The longest day in the table is 15 December (14 h 21 between 06:27 and 20:48), the shortest 15 June (9 h 57).
Jet lag: how flight direction affects you in Chile
- Outbound from the UK (flying west): you « gain » 3 hours in mid-January and 5 hours in mid-July; your arrival day is lengthened and tiredness hits early in the local evening.
- Return to the UK (flying east): the opposite applies. Flying east shortens the day, so plan a quiet day when you get home.
- From New York: the gap is small (2 hours in mid-January, no difference in mid-July), so the time change itself is easy to absorb.
- Your usual night at home (23:00 – 07:00) corresponds to 20:00 – 04:00 in Santiago from London in mid-January (18:00 – 02:00 in mid-July), and to 01:00 – 09:00 from New York in mid-January (23:00 – 07:00 in mid-July): this is when your body will want to sleep for the first few days.
- Daylight on arrival: in Santiago, the sun rises around 06:49 and sets around 20:56 in mid-January, and around 07:45 and 17:53 in mid-July (table above). After flying west, make the most of late-afternoon light to stay awake until the evening; this is the standard advice for shifting your body clock.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chile and the UK or the US?
In mid-January Santiago is 3 hours behind London and 2 hours ahead of New York; in mid-July it is 5 hours behind London and on the same time as New York. The gap changes several times a year because Chile and the UK/US change their clocks on different dates.
What time is it in Chile when it is noon in London or New York?
Noon in London is 09:00 in Santiago in mid-January and 07:00 in mid-July. Noon in New York is 14:00 in Santiago in mid-January and 12:00 in mid-July.
Does Chile change its clocks?
Yes. Upcoming changes (local time): the night of Saturday 3 to Sunday 4 April 2027 (clocks go back one hour, UTC−3 to UTC−4) and Sunday 5 September 2027 (clocks go forward one hour, UTC−4 to UTC−3).
How many time zones does Chile have?
This page covers 3 time zones (Santiago, Easter Island, Punta Arenas). The regional table gives the gap with London and New York for each.
When should I call Chile from the UK or the US?
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 local time, call between 12:00 and 23:00 London time in mid-January (14:00 and 01:00 (ending after midnight) in mid-July), or between 07:00 and 18:00 New York time in mid-January (09:00 and 20:00 in mid-July).
What is the IANA time zone for Chile?
Santiago (mainland): America/Santiago; Easter Island: Pacific/Easter; Punta Arenas (Magallanes): America/Punta_Arenas.
What time does the sun rise in Santiago?
Around 06:49 on 15 January 2027 and around 07:45 on 15 July 2027 (local time); sunset around 20:56 and 17:53. Destination de Voyage calculation (NOAA algorithm).
Our sources
- Sunrise and sunset: algorithm from the NOAA Solar Calculator (Global Monitoring Laboratory), applied to the capital’s coordinates (Natural Earth, Wikidata or Wikipedia): Destination de Voyage calculation.
- IANA Time Zone Database (tz database), version 2026b, consulted on 13 October 2026: time zones, rules and clock-change dates. Future dates may be changed by local authorities.
- UK clock changes: GOV.UK, « When do the clocks change? » (last Sunday of March to last Sunday of October).
- US clock changes: NIST, « Daylight Saving Time » (second Sunday of March to first Sunday of November).
- Live time: calculated by your browser (Intl API), which relies on the same IANA database.
- Our methodology
Updated October 2026.
