What time is it in La Serena right now?

La Serena 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 La Serena in?

La Serena 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 La Serena 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 La Serena today?

Today the sun rises at about 7:38 AM and sets at about 6:04 PM local time in La Serena, giving roughly 10h 26m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:52 PM.

Chile · Coquimbo Region

Current local time in La Serena

La Serena 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

La Serena, Coquimbo Region

05:15

Sat, Jul 25UTC−4

La Serena 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: Coquimbo Region
Coordinates: -29.91°, -71.25°
Population: 154,521
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in La Serena today

Computed from La Serena'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: 7:38 AM
Sunset: 6:04 PM
Solar noon: 12:52 PM
Day length: 10h 26m
Civil dawn: 7:09 AM
Civil dusk: 6:34 PM
Golden hour ends: 8:09 AM
Golden hour begins: 5:34 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

La Serena time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	La Serena 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

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

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La Serenatime — questions & answers

What time is it in La Serena right now?: La Serena 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 La Serena in?: La Serena 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 La Serena 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 La Serena today?: Today the sun rises at about 7:38 AM and sets at about 6:04 PM local time in La Serena, giving roughly 10h 26m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:52 PM.