PDT to Santiago
+4hPDT
PDTSOURCESantiago
CLSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and CLST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) and CLST (Chile Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
UTC-07:00Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
- •Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
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.
PDT vs Santiago: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. Santiago runs on Chile Summer Time (CLST) at UTC-03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts PDT 4 hours ahead of Santiago — a difference of +4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PDT it is 1:00 PM in Santiago. Midnight in PDT is 4:00 AM in Santiago.Santiago observes daylight saving time while PDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
PDT to Santiago time conversion table
| PDT (PDT) | Santiago (CLST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert PDT to Santiago time
- Scheduling a call from PDT to Santiago: a 10:00 AM start in PDT lands at 2:00 PM in Santiago, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both PDT and Santiago are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM PDT time (1:00 PM–5:00 PM CLST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Santiago local time against PDT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +4h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +4h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from PDT and need Santiago colleagues present.
- Santiago: Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.
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 PDT and Santiago
Both PDT and Santiago sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT, which is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM CLST. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
PDT and Santiago overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
PDT is 4 hours ahead of Santiago (PDT UTC-07:00 → CLST UTC-03:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
PDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Santiago
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PDT and Santiago?
PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 4 hours ahead of Santiago (CLST, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently +4h.
How do I convert PDT time to Santiago time?
Add +4h to PDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PDT is 1:00 PM in Santiago.
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 +4h offset from PDT.
What is the best time to call Santiago from PDT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM PDT — that maps to 1:00 PM–5:00 PM CLST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, PDT or Santiago?
PDT is 4 hours ahead of Santiago. When it is 12:00 PM in PDT it is 4:00 PM in Santiago.
Do PDT and Santiago use different time zones?
PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while Santiago (Chile) uses CLST at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and America/Santiago.
Does daylight saving time affect the PDT–Santiago difference?
Yes at the moment: Santiago is on daylight saving time and PDT is not, so the +4h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share PDT's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland.
Which countries use PDT, PDT's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between PDT and Santiago?
Not normally. The +4h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between PDT and Santiago?
Santiago is +4h from PDT.
What timezone is PDT in?
PDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Santiago in?
Santiago operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PDT switches to PST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PDT?
PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00. Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
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 PDT, what time is it in Santiago?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PDT (PDT), it is +4h later in Santiago (CLT).
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