Chile facts
| Capital | Santiago |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, South America |
| Area | 756,102 km² · 291,932 sq mi · 186,836,585 acres |
| Language | Spanish |
| Demonym | Chilean |
| Currency | Chilean Peso (CLP) |
| Time zone | America/Santiago · UTC−3 · 4:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +56 |
| Internet domain | .cl |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, L |
| Capital coordinates | -33.4569, -70.6483 |
Time difference
Santiago is on UTC−3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 11:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 8:00 a.m. |
| London | 4:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 3:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Chile is about 8.1% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Chile is about 3.1 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Santiago to Washington, D.C.: about 8,072 km (5,016 mi) as the crow flies.
- Santiago to London: about 11,673 km (7,253 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Chile shares land borders with 3 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Peru.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Chile?
The capital of Chile is Santiago.
How big is Chile?
Chile covers about 756,102 km² (291,932 sq mi), ranking 37 of 196 countries by area. It is about 8.1% of the size of the United States. It is about 3.1 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Chile in?
Santiago uses UTC−3 (America/Santiago) today. When it is noon in Santiago, it is 11:00 a.m. in New York and 4:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Chile use?
Chile uses the Chilean Peso (CLP).
What is the country code for Chile?
The international calling code is +56. From the United States dial 011 56 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 56.
What language is spoken in Chile?
Official or national language: Spanish.