NZDT to Santiago
-16hNZDT
NZDTSOURCESantiago
CLSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NZDT and CLST on the World Map
The map below highlights the NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time) and CLST (Chile Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
NZDT – New Zealand Daylight Time
UTC+13:00New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is New Zealand's summer time zone, one of the earliest offsets in the world.
- •NZDT runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April.
- •NZDT is UTC+13:00 — one of the earliest time offsets used anywhere.
- •New Zealand changes its clocks two to three weeks before Australia.
- •The Chatham Islands observe UTC+13:45 during their summer time.
CLT – Chile Standard Time
UTC-04:00Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the time zone for continental Chile, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •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.
NZDT vs Santiago: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
NZDT runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00. Santiago runs on Chile Summer Time (CLST) at UTC-03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts NZDT 16 hours behind Santiago — a difference of -16h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in NZDT it is 5:00 PM in Santiago on the previous day. Midnight in NZDT is 8:00 AM in Santiago.Santiago observes daylight saving time while NZDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
NZDT to Santiago time conversion table
| NZDT (NZDT) | Santiago (CLST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert NZDT to Santiago time
- Scheduling a call from NZDT to Santiago: a 10:00 AM start in NZDT lands at 6:00 PM in Santiago the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -16h gap: NZDT and Santiago have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Santiago is 5:00 PM in NZDT.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in NZDT is 4:00 AM in Santiago makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NZDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -16h gap is not.
- With a -16h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week NZDT takes the early slot, the next week Santiago does.
- Santiago: Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time)
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) is the summer time zone for New Zealand, one hour ahead of New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12:00). It runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April, so New Zealand shifts a week or two earlier in spring than Australia. At UTC+13:00, NZDT is among the earliest offsets in the world — only Samoa, Tonga and parts of Kiribati run further ahead at certain times of year. Auckland and Wellington are 13 hours ahead of UTC during NZDT, 12 hours ahead of Sydney, and 18 hours ahead of New York. The Chatham Islands, 45 minutes further east, move to UTC+13:45.
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.
Best time to call between NZDT and Santiago
With a -16h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Santiago opens at 9:00 AM CLST, which is 5:00 PM in NZDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
NZDT and Santiago have no shared working hours because of the -16h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
NZDT is 16 hours behind Santiago (NZDT UTC+13:00 → CLST UTC-03:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
NZDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
Santiago
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between NZDT and Santiago?
NZDT (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is 16 hours behind Santiago (CLST, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently -16h.
How do I convert NZDT time to Santiago time?
Add -16h to NZDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in NZDT is 5:00 PM in Santiago (previous day).
What time is it in Santiago right now?
Santiago uses CLST at UTC-03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -16h offset from NZDT.
What is the best time to call Santiago from NZDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -16h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in NZDT, which is 9:00 PM in Santiago.
Which is behind, NZDT or Santiago?
NZDT is 16 hours behind Santiago. When it is 12:00 PM in NZDT it is 8:00 PM in Santiago.
Do NZDT and Santiago use different time zones?
NZDT uses NZDT at UTC+13:00, while Santiago (Chile) uses CLST at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are Pacific/Auckland and America/Santiago.
Does daylight saving time affect the NZDT–Santiago difference?
Yes at the moment: Santiago is on daylight saving time and NZDT is not, so the -16h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share NZDT's time zone?
NZDT also covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
Which countries use NZDT, NZDT's zone?
NZDT is used in New Zealand.
Is there a day difference between NZDT and Santiago?
Sometimes. The -16h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in NZDT already falls on the in Santiago.
What is the time difference between NZDT and Santiago?
Santiago is -16h from NZDT.
What timezone is NZDT in?
NZDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Santiago in?
Santiago operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time)?
NZDT is used in New Zealand.
Does NZDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, NZDT switches to NZDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about NZDT?
NZDT runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April. NZDT is UTC+13:00 — one of the earliest time offsets used anywhere.
Which cities are in the CLT timezone?
Major cities in the CLT timezone include Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, Viña del Mar, Antofagasta.
What is the UTC offset for CLT?
Chile Standard Time (CLT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CLST.
What should I know about the CLT timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in NZDT, what time is it in Santiago?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in NZDT (NZDT), it is -16h later in Santiago (CLT).
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