Time Difference Between Spain and Chile
As of 12 October 2026, Chile is 5 hours behind Spain. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Santiago, Chile ranges from 6 hours behind to 4 hours behind relative to Madrid, Spain. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Madrid, Spain
14:45
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Madrid
Santiago, Chile
-5h
09:45
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
UTC-3 · America/Santiago
Chile is 5 hours behind Spain.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | Monday, October 12, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
| Chile | Monday, October 12, 2026 | America/Santiago | UTC-3 | Active now |
Spain: Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands share one zone. The Canary Islands are 1 hour behind.
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: Spain to Chile
Every hour of today in Spain and what it is in Chile. Highlighted rows fall inside Chile working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Spain | Chile |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 19:00prev day |
| 01:00 | 20:00prev day |
| 02:00 | 21:00prev day |
| 03:00 | 22:00prev day |
| 04:00 | 23:00prev day |
| 05:00 | 00:00 |
| 06:00 | 01:00 |
| 07:00 | 02:00 |
| 08:00 | 03:00 |
| 09:00 | 04:00 |
| 10:00 | 05:00 |
| 11:00 | 06:00 |
| Spain | Chile |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 07:00 |
| 13:00 | 08:00 |
| 14:00 | 09:00 |
| 15:00 | 10:00 |
| 16:00 | 11:00 |
| 17:00 | 12:00 |
| 18:00 | 13:00 |
| 19:00 | 14:00 |
| 20:00 | 15:00 |
| 21:00 | 16:00 |
| 22:00 | 17:00 |
| 23:00 | 18:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
14:00–18:00 in Spain (09:00–13:00 in Chile)
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
13:00–21:00 in Spain (08:00–16:00 in Chile)
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, Chile is 4 hours behind Spain — instead of 5 hours behind, 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, Chile is 6 hours behind Spain — instead of 5 hours behind, as it is today.
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Spain and Chile: common questions
What is the time difference between Spain and Chile?
As of 12 October 2026, Chile is 5 hours behind Spain. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Chile ranges from 6 hours behind to 4 hours behind relative to Spain, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Spain, what time is it in Chile?
It is 04:00 AM in Santiago, Chile. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Chile ahead of or behind Spain?
Chile is behind Spain by 5 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Chile starts and ends later in Spain terms.
Do Spain and Chile observe daylight saving time?
Both Spain and Chile change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Chile ranges from 6 hours behind to 4 hours behind relative to Spain.
What is the best time to call Chile from Spain?
Working hours overlap between 14:00 and 18:00 Spain time, which is 09:00 to 13:00 in Chile. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) and Santiago, Chile (UTC-3) were generated on Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.