Time Difference Between United States and Chile
As of 31 August 2026, Chile is on the same time as United States. 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 New York, United States. The calculator below is always up to date.
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New York, United States
18:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT · America/New_York
Santiago, Chile
0h18:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-4 · America/Santiago
Chile is on the same time as United States.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Monday, August 31, 2026 | EDTAmerica/New_York | UTC-4 | Active now |
| Chile | Monday, August 31, 2026 | America/Santiago | UTC-4 | Not active now |
United States: The United States spans six main time zones. This page uses Eastern Time; Pacific Time is 3 hours behind it.
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 States to Chile
Every hour of today in United States and what it is in Chile. Highlighted rows fall inside Chile working hours (09:00–18:00).
| United States | Chile |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| United States | Chile |
|---|---|
| 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 United States (09:00–18:00 in Chile)
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 United States (08:00–21:00 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 1 hour ahead of United States — 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, Chile is 2 hours ahead of United States — instead of the same time, as it is today.
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United States and Chile: common questions
What is the time difference between United States and Chile?
As of 31 August 2026, Chile is on the same time as United States. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Chile ranges from level with it to 2 hours ahead relative to United States, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in United States, what time is it in Chile?
It is 09:00 AM in Santiago, Chile. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Chile ahead of or behind United States?
Neither. United States and Chile are currently on the same time, so a meeting at 10:00 happens at 10:00 in both places.
Do United States and Chile observe daylight saving time?
Both United States 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 level with it to 2 hours ahead relative to United States.
What is the best time to call Chile from United States?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 18:00 United States time, which is 09:00 to 18:00 in Chile. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for New York, United States (UTC-4) and Santiago, Chile (UTC-4) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.