Time Difference Between Chile and United States
As of 31 August 2026, United States is on the same time as Chile. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, New York, United States ranges from 2 hours behind to level with it relative to Santiago, Chile. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Santiago, Chile
18:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-4 · America/Santiago
New York, United States
0h18:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT · America/New_York
United States is on the same time as Chile.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | Monday, August 31, 2026 | America/Santiago | UTC-4 | Not active now |
| United States | Monday, August 31, 2026 | EDTAmerica/New_York | UTC-4 | 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.
United States: The United States spans six main time zones. This page uses Eastern Time; Pacific Time is 3 hours behind it.
Hour by hour: Chile to United States
Every hour of today in Chile and what it is in United States. Highlighted rows fall inside United States working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Chile | United States |
|---|---|
| 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 | United States |
|---|---|
| 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 United States)
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 United States)
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 forward on Sunday, September 6, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-4 to UTC-3. After that date, United States is 1 hour behind Chile — instead of the same time, as it is today.
United States puts its clocks back on Sunday, November 1, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-4 to UTC-5. After that date, United States is 2 hours behind Chile — instead of the same time, as it is today.
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Chile and United States: common questions
What is the time difference between Chile and United States?
As of 31 August 2026, United States is on the same time as Chile. The gap is not fixed: across the year, United States ranges from 2 hours behind to level with it 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 United States?
It is 09:00 AM in New York, United States. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is United States ahead of or behind Chile?
Neither. Chile and United States are currently on the same time, so a meeting at 10:00 happens at 10:00 in both places.
Do Chile and United States observe daylight saving time?
Both Chile and United States change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, United States ranges from 2 hours behind to level with it relative to Chile.
What is the best time to call United States from Chile?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 18:00 Chile time, which is 09:00 to 18:00 in United States. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Santiago, Chile (UTC-4) and New York, United States (UTC-4) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.