What time is it in Castro right now?

Castro 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 Castro in?

Castro 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 Castro 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 Castro today?

Today the sun rises at about 8:11 AM and sets at about 5:51 PM local time in Castro, giving roughly 9h 40m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:02 PM.

Chile · Los Lagos Region

Current local time in Castro

Castro 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

Castro, Los Lagos Region

10:46

Fri, Jul 31UTC−4

Castro 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: Los Lagos Region
Coordinates: -42.47°, -73.77°
Population: 41,667
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Castro today

Computed from Castro'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: 8:11 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Solar noon: 1:02 PM
Day length: 9h 40m
Civil dawn: 7:36 AM
Civil dusk: 6:27 PM
Golden hour ends: 8:48 AM
Golden hour begins: 5:14 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Castro time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Castro is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:46 AM	3h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:46 PM	5h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:46 PM	8h behind
TokyoJapan	11:46 PM	13h behind

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

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

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Castrotime — questions & answers

What time is it in Castro right now?: Castro 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 Castro in?: Castro 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 Castro 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 Castro today?: Today the sun rises at about 8:11 AM and sets at about 5:51 PM local time in Castro, giving roughly 9h 40m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:02 PM.