Time Difference Between Chile and Argentina
As of 12 October 2026, Argentina is on the same time as Chile. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Buenos Aires, Argentina ranges from level with it to 1 hour ahead relative to Santiago, Chile. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Santiago, Chile
09:45
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
UTC-3 · America/Santiago
Buenos Aires, Argentina
0h
09:45
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
UTC-3 · America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Argentina is on the same time as Chile.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | Monday, October 12, 2026 | America/Santiago | UTC-3 | Active now |
| Argentina | Monday, October 12, 2026 | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires | UTC-3 | Not observed |
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: Chile to Argentina
Every hour of today in Chile and what it is in Argentina. Highlighted rows fall inside Argentina working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Chile | Argentina |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Chile | Argentina |
|---|---|
| 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 Chile (09:00–18:00 in Argentina)
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 Chile (08:00–21:00 in Argentina)
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, Argentina is 1 hour ahead of Chile — instead of the same time, as it is today.
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Chile and Argentina: common questions
What is the time difference between Chile and Argentina?
As of 12 October 2026, Argentina is on the same time as Chile. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Argentina ranges from level with it to 1 hour ahead relative to Chile, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Chile, what time is it in Argentina?
It is 09:00 AM in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Argentina ahead of or behind Chile?
Neither. Chile and Argentina are currently on the same time, so a meeting at 10:00 happens at 10:00 in both places.
Do Chile and Argentina 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, Argentina ranges from level with it to 1 hour ahead relative to Chile.
What is the best time to call Argentina from Chile?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 18:00 Chile time, which is 09:00 to 18:00 in Argentina. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Santiago, Chile (UTC-3) and Buenos Aires, Argentina (UTC-3) were generated on Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.