What time is it in Calama right now?

The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Calama, Chile, updated every second from your device's clock and the IANA time zone rules for America/Santiago. Calama is 3 hours behind UTC right now.

What time zone is Calama in?

Calama uses Chile Time. Its IANA time zone identifier is America/Santiago, and the current UTC offset is UTC−3.

Does Calama observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Clocks last changed on Sun, Sep 6, 2026. The next change is on Sat, Apr 3, 2027, when clocks go back 1 hour.

How do I schedule a meeting with someone in Calama?

Open the time zone converter for Calama to see what a given time there is for you, or use the meeting planner to find the hours when both of you are at work. A Cal.com booking link does the conversion for your guests automatically: they see your availability in their own time zone and pick a slot that works.

Current local time in Calama, Antofagasta, Chile

Calama is on Chile Time, UTC−3. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sat, Apr 3, 2027.

Calama, Chile

9:37 AM:32

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

UTC−3

Country: Chile
Region: Antofagasta
Lat/Long: 22°27'S / 68°55'W
Elevation: 2,275 m
Population: 166,334
Currency: Peso (CLP)
Languages: Spanish
Dialling code: +56

Time zone in Calama

Time zone
Chile Time
America/Santiago
UTC offset
UTC−3
3 hours behind UTC
DST started
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Clocks went forward 1 hour
DST ends
Sat, Apr 3, 2027
Clocks go back 1 hour at 12:00 AM

Calama keeps the time of the IANA zone America/Santiago, one of 3 time zones in use in Chile. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sat, Apr 3, 2027.

Time zone converter for Calama Meeting planner for Calama

Sunrise and sunset in Calama today

Sunrise
6:54 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Day length
12 hours 51 minutes
Date
Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Times are local to Calama for Tue, Oct 27, 2026, computed for 22°27'S / 68°55'W.

Time difference between Calama and other cities

The current local time in major cities around the world and how far each is ahead of or behind Calama. Differences change when either side moves its clocks.

Current time in world cities compared to Calama
City	Local time	Compared to Calama
New YorkUnited States	Tue 8:37 AM	−1h (behind)
Los AngelesUnited States	Tue 5:37 AM	−4h (behind)
ChicagoUnited States	Tue 7:37 AM	−2h (behind)
TorontoCanada	Tue 8:37 AM	−1h (behind)
Mexico CityMexico	Tue 6:37 AM	−3h (behind)
São PauloBrazil	Tue 9:37 AM	Same time
LondonUnited Kingdom	Tue 12:37 PM	+3h (ahead)
ParisFrance	Tue 1:37 PM	+4h (ahead)
BerlinGermany	Tue 1:37 PM	+4h (ahead)
MadridSpain	Tue 1:37 PM	+4h (ahead)
JohannesburgSouth Africa	Tue 2:37 PM	+5h (ahead)
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	Tue 4:37 PM	+7h (ahead)
MumbaiIndia	Tue 6:07 PM	+8h 30m (ahead)
SingaporeSingapore	Tue 8:37 PM	+11h (ahead)
ShanghaiChina	Tue 8:37 PM	+11h (ahead)
TokyoJapan	Tue 9:37 PM	+12h (ahead)
SydneyAustralia	Tue 11:37 PM	+14h (ahead)
AucklandNew Zealand	Wed 1:37 AM	+16h (ahead)

Other cities near Calama

All 139 cities in Chile

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