Time Difference Between United Kingdom and Chile
As of 31 August 2026, Chile is 5 hours behind United Kingdom. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Santiago, Chile ranges from 5 hours behind to 3 hours behind relative to London, United Kingdom. The calculator below is always up to date.
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London, United Kingdom
23:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC+1 · Europe/London
Santiago, Chile
-5h18:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-4 · America/Santiago
Chile is 5 hours behind United Kingdom.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Monday, August 31, 2026 | Europe/London | UTC+1 | Active now |
| Chile | Monday, August 31, 2026 | America/Santiago | UTC-4 | Not 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.
Hour by hour: United Kingdom to Chile
Every hour of today in United Kingdom and what it is in Chile. Highlighted rows fall inside Chile working hours (09:00–18:00).
| United Kingdom | 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 |
| United Kingdom | 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 United Kingdom (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 United Kingdom (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
Chile puts its clocks forward on Sunday, September 6, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-4 to UTC-3. After that date, Chile is 4 hours behind United Kingdom — instead of 5 hours behind, as it is today.
United Kingdom puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+1 to UTC. After that date, Chile is 3 hours behind United Kingdom — instead of 5 hours behind, as it is today.
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United Kingdom and Chile: common questions
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and Chile?
As of 31 August 2026, Chile is 5 hours behind United Kingdom. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Chile ranges from 5 hours behind to 3 hours behind relative to United Kingdom, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom?
Chile is behind United Kingdom by 5 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Chile starts and ends later in United Kingdom terms.
Do United Kingdom and Chile observe daylight saving time?
Both United Kingdom 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 5 hours behind to 3 hours behind relative to United Kingdom.
What is the best time to call Chile from United Kingdom?
Working hours overlap between 14:00 and 18:00 United Kingdom 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 London, United Kingdom (UTC+1) and Santiago, Chile (UTC-4) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.