Santiago time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Chile Summer Time (America/Santiago) |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Saturday, April 3, 2027, 12:00 AM → 11:00 PM, UTC−4 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 07:20 AM / 07:43 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | Chile — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 33.45° S, 70.67° W |
London to Santiago time converter
When it is a given hour in London, what time is it in Santiago? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (5 hours).
| London | Santiago |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 02:00 | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 03:00 | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 04:00 | 00:00 |
| 05:00 | 01:00 |
| 06:00 | 02:00 |
| 07:00 | 03:00 |
| 08:00 | 04:00 |
| 09:00 | 05:00 |
| 10:00 | 06:00 |
| 11:00 | 07:00 |
| 12:00 | 08:00 |
| 13:00 | 09:00 |
| 14:00 | 10:00 |
| 15:00 | 11:00 |
| 16:00 | 12:00 |
| 17:00 | 13:00 |
| 18:00 | 14:00 |
| 19:00 | 15:00 |
| 20:00 | 16:00 |
| 21:00 | 17:00 |
| 22:00 | 18:00 |
| 23:00 | 19:00 |
Santiago time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Santiago. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 6 hours ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | 4 hours ahead |
| New York | UTC−4 | 1 hour behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 4 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 7 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 6 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 12 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 13 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Santiago observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Saturday, April 3, 2027: at 12:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 11:00 PM (UTC−4).
Sunrise and sunset in Santiago
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 07:20 AM | 07:43 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 07:19 AM | 07:44 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 07:17 AM | 07:45 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 07:16 AM | 07:45 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 07:15 AM | 07:46 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 07:13 AM | 07:47 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 07:12 AM | 07:48 PM | 12 h 36 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Santiago
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 06:55 AM – 07:05 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 07:05 AM – 07:53 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 07:11 PM – 07:59 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:59 PM – 08:08 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Santiago and London?
Santiago is currently 4 hours behind London. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Santiago in?
Santiago is in Chile Summer Time (UTC−3). IANA time zone ID: America/Santiago.
Does Santiago observe daylight saving time?
Santiago observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Saturday, April 3, 2027: at 12:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 11:00 PM (UTC−4).
When is golden hour in Santiago?
On Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Santiago runs 07:11 PM – 07:59 PM and morning golden hour 07:05 AM – 07:53 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Santiago?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Santiago is at 07:20 AM and sunset at 07:43 PM, a day length of 12 h 23 min (local time).