Current Time in Calama, 03, Chile

12 : 53 (12 : 53PM)
2026 November 2
Timezone
America/Santiago (-03)
UTC Offset
UTC-03:00 · DST Active
Sunrise / Sunset
06:50 / 19:48
Daylight Duration
12h 58m (Noon 13:19)

Calama Timezone, Daylight Saving & Geography

Calama, 03, Chile is located in the America/Santiago timezone, currently operating at UTC-03:00 (-03). Daylight Saving Time (DST) is currently in effect in Calama. The next scheduled clock change in Calama takes place on April 3, 2027, when clocks move back 1 hour(s) to -04 (UTC-04:00).

Today in Calama, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset is at 19:48, with solar noon at 13:19 and a total daylight duration of 12h 58m. Geographic coordinates for Calama are -22.45667, -68.92371 at an approximate elevation of 2275 m above sea level. The recorded population of Calama is approximately 143,084 inhabitants.

Calama is located in northern Chile's Atacama Desert. It's a major transportation hub for the mining industry. The city serves as a gateway to the nearby El Loa River valley. Tourism is growing, driven by its proximity to astronomical observatories. Calama experiences a very arid climate with extreme temperature variations. Copper mining is the backbone of Calama's economy. Pre-Columbian archaeological sites are found in the surrounding area. The city has a rich history tied to indigenous cultures and the exploitation of mineral resources.

Time Difference from Calama to Major World Hubs

Global Hub Current Hub Time Calama Relative Difference
UTC / GMT 15:53 3 hrs behind
London 15:53 3 hrs behind
New York 10:53 2 hrs ahead
Tokyo 00:53 12 hrs behind
Sydney 02:53 14 hrs behind

Calama, 03, Chile 24-Hour Time Conversion Table

Working hours & hourly schedule in Calama

Your Local Time Calama, 03, Chile (-03)
00:00 21 : 00 (9 : 00PM)
01:00 22 : 00 (10 : 00PM)
02:00 23 : 00 (11 : 00PM)
03:00 0 : 00 (12 : 00AM)
04:00 1 : 00 (1 : 00AM)
05:00 2 : 00 (2 : 00AM)
06:00 3 : 00 (3 : 00AM)
07:00 4 : 00 (4 : 00AM)
08:00 5 : 00 (5 : 00AM)
09:00 6 : 00 (6 : 00AM)
10:00 7 : 00 (7 : 00AM)
11:00 8 : 00 (8 : 00AM)
12:00 9 : 00 (9 : 00AM)
13:00 10 : 00 (10 : 00AM)
14:00 11 : 00 (11 : 00AM)
15:00 12 : 00 (12 : 00PM)
16:00 13 : 00 (1 : 00PM)
17:00 14 : 00 (2 : 00PM)
18:00 15 : 00 (3 : 00PM)
19:00 16 : 00 (4 : 00PM)
20:00 17 : 00 (5 : 00PM)
21:00 18 : 00 (6 : 00PM)
22:00 19 : 00 (7 : 00PM)
23:00 20 : 00 (8 : 00PM)

Frequently Asked Questions about Time in Calama

What timezone is Calama, Chile in?
Calama follows the America/Santiago IANA timezone with a current UTC offset of UTC-03:00 (-03).
Does Calama observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
Yes, Calama is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (-03, UTC-03:00). The next clock change is on April 3, 2027, when clocks move back 1 hour(s) to -04 (UTC-04:00).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Calama today?
Sunrise in Calama today is at 06:50 and sunset is at 19:48, providing 12h 58m of daylight.

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