Time Difference Between Miami and Santiago
As of 12 October 2026, Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Miami. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Santiago, Chile ranges from level with it to 2 hours ahead relative to Miami, United States. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Miami, United States
08:45
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT · America/New_York
Santiago, Chile
+1h
09:45
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
UTC-3 · America/Santiago
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Miami.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | Monday, October 12, 2026 | EDTAmerica/New_York | UTC-4 | Active now |
| Santiago | Monday, October 12, 2026 | America/Santiago | UTC-3 | Active now |
Hour by hour: Miami to Santiago
Every hour of today in Miami and what it is in Santiago. Highlighted rows fall inside Santiago working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Miami | Santiago |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 |
| Miami | Santiago |
|---|---|
| 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 | 00:00next day |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
09:00–17:00 in Miami (10:00–18:00 in Santiago)
Both places are inside 09:00–18:00 for 8 hours a day. Anything in this window works without asking anyone to stay late.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–20:00 in Miami (09:00–21:00 in Santiago)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Miami puts its clocks back on Sunday, November 1, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-4 to UTC-5. After that date, Santiago is 2 hours ahead of Miami — instead of 1 hour ahead, as it is today.
Santiago puts its clocks back on Saturday, April 3, 2027
The local offset moves from UTC-3 to UTC-4. After that date, Santiago is on the same time as Miami — instead of 1 hour ahead, as it is today.
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Miami and Santiago: common questions
What is the time difference between Miami and Santiago?
As of 12 October 2026, Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Miami. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Santiago ranges from level with it to 2 hours ahead relative to Miami, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Miami, what time is it in Santiago?
It is 10:00 AM in Santiago, Chile. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Santiago ahead of or behind Miami?
Santiago is ahead of Miami by 1 hour at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Santiago starts and ends earlier in Miami terms.
Do Miami and Santiago observe daylight saving time?
Both Miami and Santiago change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Santiago ranges from level with it to 2 hours ahead relative to Miami.
What is the best time to call Santiago from Miami?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 17:00 Miami time, which is 10:00 to 18:00 in Santiago. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Miami, United States (UTC-4) and Santiago, Chile (UTC-3) were generated on Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.