Time Difference Between Chile and Spain
As of 12 October 2026, Spain is 5 hours ahead of Chile. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Madrid, Spain ranges from 4 hours ahead to 6 hours 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
Madrid, Spain
+5h
14:45
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Madrid
Spain is 5 hours ahead of Chile.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | Monday, October 12, 2026 | America/Santiago | UTC-3 | Active now |
| Spain | Monday, October 12, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | 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.
Spain: Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands share one zone. The Canary Islands are 1 hour behind.
Hour by hour: Chile to Spain
Every hour of today in Chile and what it is in Spain. Highlighted rows fall inside Spain working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Chile | Spain |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Chile | Spain |
|---|---|
| 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 | 00:00next day |
| 20:00 | 01:00next day |
| 21:00 | 02:00next day |
| 22:00 | 03:00next day |
| 23:00 | 04:00next day |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
09:00–13:00 in Chile (14:00–18:00 in Spain)
Both places are inside 09:00–18:00 for 4 hours a day. Anything in this window works without asking anyone to stay late.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–16:00 in Chile (13:00–21:00 in Spain)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Spain puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. After that date, Spain is 4 hours ahead of Chile — instead of 5 hours ahead, as it is today.
Chile puts its clocks back on Saturday, April 3, 2027
The local offset moves from UTC-3 to UTC-4. After that date, Spain is 6 hours ahead of Chile — instead of 5 hours ahead, as it is today.
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Chile and Spain: common questions
What is the time difference between Chile and Spain?
As of 12 October 2026, Spain is 5 hours ahead of Chile. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Spain ranges from 4 hours ahead to 6 hours 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 Spain?
It is 02:00 PM in Madrid, Spain. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Spain ahead of or behind Chile?
Spain is ahead of Chile by 5 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Spain starts and ends earlier in Chile terms.
Do Chile and Spain observe daylight saving time?
Both Chile and Spain change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Spain ranges from 4 hours ahead to 6 hours ahead relative to Chile.
What is the best time to call Spain from Chile?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 13:00 Chile time, which is 14:00 to 18:00 in Spain. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Santiago, Chile (UTC-3) and Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) were generated on Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.