Time Difference Between Argentina and Chile
As of 12 October 2026, Chile is on the same time as Argentina. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Santiago, Chile ranges from 1 hour behind to level with it relative to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
09:45
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
UTC-3 · America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Santiago, Chile
0h
09:45
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
UTC-3 · America/Santiago
Chile is on the same time as Argentina.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Monday, October 12, 2026 | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires | UTC-3 | Not observed |
| Chile | Monday, October 12, 2026 | America/Santiago | UTC-3 | Active now |
Chile: Continental Chile uses one time zone. Easter Island runs 2 hours behind the mainland, and the Magallanes region stays on UTC-3 all year.
Hour by hour: Argentina to Chile
Every hour of today in Argentina and what it is in Chile. Highlighted rows fall inside Chile working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Argentina | Chile |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 01:00 | 01:00 |
| 02:00 | 02:00 |
| 03:00 | 03:00 |
| 04:00 | 04:00 |
| 05:00 | 05:00 |
| 06:00 | 06:00 |
| 07:00 | 07:00 |
| 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 09:00 | 09:00 |
| 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Argentina | Chile |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 18:00 | 18:00 |
| 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 20:00 | 20:00 |
| 21:00 | 21:00 |
| 22:00 | 22:00 |
| 23:00 | 23:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
09:00–18:00 in Argentina (09:00–18:00 in Chile)
Both places are inside 09:00–18:00 for 9 hours a day. Anything in this window works without asking anyone to stay late.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–21:00 in Argentina (08:00–21:00 in Chile)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Chile puts its clocks back on Saturday, April 3, 2027
The local offset moves from UTC-3 to UTC-4. After that date, Chile is 1 hour behind Argentina — instead of the same time, as it is today.
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Argentina and Chile: common questions
What is the time difference between Argentina and Chile?
As of 12 October 2026, Chile is on the same time as Argentina. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Chile ranges from 1 hour behind to level with it relative to Argentina, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Argentina, what time is it in Chile?
It is 09:00 AM in Santiago, Chile. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Chile ahead of or behind Argentina?
Neither. Argentina and Chile are currently on the same time, so a meeting at 10:00 happens at 10:00 in both places.
Do Argentina and Chile observe daylight saving time?
Chile changes its clocks twice a year; Argentina does not. The difference therefore shifts by an hour when Chile switches: across the year, Chile ranges from 1 hour behind to level with it relative to Argentina.
What is the best time to call Chile from Argentina?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 18:00 Argentina time, which is 09:00 to 18:00 in Chile. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Buenos Aires, Argentina (UTC-3) and Santiago, Chile (UTC-3) were generated on Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.