Chile Standard Time (CLT) is a time zone that is UTC −4:00, meaning it is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time. It is used in Chile during the standard (non-daylight saving) period.
Current Time in CLT
Quick Facts
Time Standard: Chile Standard Time (CLT)
Offset: UTC −04:00
Daylight Saving Time: Observed (switches to CLST, UTC −3)
Used By: Chile
Also Known As: CLT
Time Difference From CLT
Chile Standard Time is 4 hours behind UTC.
Examples:
New York: CLT +1 hour (same during DST overlap)
London: CLT +4 hours (or +5 during DST)
Sydney: CLT +14 hours (or +15 during DST)
Daylight Saving Time
Chile observes daylight saving time and switches to Chile Summer Time (CLST), UTC −3:00.
- Typically starts: September
- Ends: April
Best Time to Call
CLT is ideal for coordinating between South America, North America, and Europe.
For example:
12:00 CLT may correspond to afternoon in North America and evening in Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CLT stand for?
CLT stands for Chile Standard Time.
Does Chile use daylight saving time?
Yes, Chile switches to CLST during summer.
Is CLT used all year?
No, CLT is used during standard time, while CLST is used in summer.
Where CLT Is Used
Chile Standard Time is used in:
- Santiago
- Valparaíso
- Concepción
- And most regions of Chile
