What time is it in Calama right now?

Calama is on America/Santiago, currently UTC−4. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Calama in?

Calama uses the IANA time zone America/Santiago, which is UTC−4 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Calama observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Sep 6, 2026, when clocks go forward to UTC−3.

What time do the sun rise and set in Calama today?

Today the sun rises at about 7:16 AM and sets at about 6:08 PM local time in Calama, giving roughly 10h 53m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:42 PM.

Chile · Antofagasta

Current local time in Calama

Calama keeps time on the America/Santiago zone, currently UTC−4. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Calama, Antofagasta

05:15

Sat, Jul 25UTC−4

Calama time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Santiago
Current UTC offset: UTC−4
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Sep 6, 2026 → UTC−3
Country: Chile
Region: Antofagasta
Coordinates: -22.46°, -68.92°
Population: 166,334
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Calama today

Computed from Calama's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Solar noon: 12:42 PM
Day length: 10h 53m
Civil dawn: 6:48 AM
Civil dusk: 6:36 PM
Golden hour ends: 7:44 AM
Golden hour begins: 5:40 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Calama time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Calama is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:15 PM	3h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:15 PM	5h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:15 AM	8h behind
TokyoJapan	06:15 AM	13h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Calama time

Scheduling across America/Santiago is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Calama and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Santiago.Track clock changesSee exactly when Calama next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Calama beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Calama offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Santiago baked in, not guessed.

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Calamatime — questions & answers

What time is it in Calama right now?: Calama is on America/Santiago, currently UTC−4. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Calama in?: Calama uses the IANA time zone America/Santiago, which is UTC−4 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Calama observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Sep 6, 2026, when clocks go forward to UTC−3.
What time do the sun rise and set in Calama today?: Today the sun rises at about 7:16 AM and sets at about 6:08 PM local time in Calama, giving roughly 10h 53m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:42 PM.