Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Chile to PST

-5h

Chile

CLSTSOURCE

UTC-03:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

PST

UTC-07:00☀ DST active

HH07

MM00

07:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Chile

PST

12:00 AM

8:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

10:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

12:00 AM

6:00 AM

2:00 AM

8:00 AM

4:00 AM

10:00 AM

6:00 AM

12:00 PM

8:00 AM

2:00 PM

10:00 AM

4:00 PM

12:00 PM

6:00 PM

2:00 PM

8:00 PM

4:00 PM

10:00 PM

6:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

CLST and PST on the World Map

The map below highlights the CLST (Chile Standard Time) and PST (Pacific Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

CLST Zone

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PST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

CLT – Chile Standard Time

UTC-04:00

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the time zone for continental Chile, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in CLT

Chile

Major Cities in CLT

SantiagoValparaísoConcepciónViña del MarAntofagasta

Key Facts about CLT

•Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer.
•Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.
•Chile spans over 4,300 km from north to south but uses one timezone.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CLST

Learn more about CLT on Wikipedia

PST – Pacific Standard Time

UTC-08:00

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.

Countries in PST

United States (Pacific)Canada (British Columbia)Mexico (Baja California)

Major Cities in PST

Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleVancouverSan DiegoPortlandLas VegasSacramentoSan JoseTijuana

Key Facts about PST

•Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
•The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
•PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
•Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to PDT

Learn more about PST on Wikipedia

Understanding the -5h Gap: Chile vs PST

Chile runs on Chile Summer Time (CLST) at UTC-03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. That puts Chile 5 hours behind PST — a difference of -5h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Chile it is 4:00 AM in PST. Midnight in Chile is 7:00 PM in PST.Chile observes daylight saving time while PST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Chile to PST time conversion table

Chile (CLST)	PST (PST)	Day
12:00 AM	7:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	1:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	2:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	3:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	4:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	7:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	10:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	12:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	1:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	4:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Chile to PST time

Scheduling a call from Chile to PST: a 10:00 AM start in Chile lands at 5:00 AM in PST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Chile and PST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM CLST time (9:00 AM–12:00 PM PST). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking PST local time against Chile keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -5h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CLST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -5h gap is not.
Block 2:00 PM–5:00 PM CLST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Chile and need PST colleagues present.
Chile: Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -5h gap.

About CLT (Chile Standard Time)

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the standard time in Chile. During summer months (October to March), Chile switches to Chile Summer Time (CLST, UTC-03:00). Chile is the longest north-south country in the world.

About PST (Pacific Standard Time)

Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.

Best time to call between Chile and PST

Both Chile and PST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 2:00 PM–5:00 PM CLST, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PST. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Chile and PST overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Chile is 5 hours behind PST (CLST UTC-03:00 → PST UTC-08:00). The shared working window is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM CLST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Chile

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027

PST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chile and PST?

Chile (CLST, UTC-03:00) is 5 hours behind PST (PST, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -5h.

How do I convert Chile time to PST time?

Add -5h to Chile local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Chile is 4:00 AM in PST.

What time is it in PST right now?

PST uses PST at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -5h offset from Chile.

What is the best time to call PST from Chile?

Call between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM CLST — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Chile or PST?

Chile is 5 hours behind PST. When it is 12:00 PM in Chile it is 7:00 AM in PST.

Do Chile and PST use different time zones?

Chile (Chile) uses CLST at UTC-03:00, while PST uses PST at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Santiago and America/Los_Angeles.

Does daylight saving time affect the Chile–PST difference?

Yes at the moment: Chile is on daylight saving time and PST is not, so the -5h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Chile's time zone?

CLST also covers Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, Viña del Mar, Antofagasta.

Which countries use CLST, Chile's zone?

CLST is used in Chile.

Is there a day difference between Chile and PST?

Not normally. The -5h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Chile and PST?

PST is -5h from Chile.

What timezone is Chile in?

Chile operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is PST in?

PST operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use CLT (Chile Standard Time)?

CLT is used in Chile.

Does CLT observe daylight saving time?

Yes, CLT switches to CLST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about CLT?

Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer. Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.