Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

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Santiago to PDT

-4h

Santiago

CLSTSOURCE

Chile · UTC-03:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

PDT

UTC-07:00☀ DST active

HH08

MM00

08:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Santiago

PDT

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 PDT on the World Map

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

CLST Zone

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PDT Zone

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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

PDT – Pacific Daylight Time

UTC-07:00

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.

Countries in PDT

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

Major Cities in PDT

Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleVancouverPortland

Key Facts about PDT

•PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
•Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to PST

Learn more about PDT on Wikipedia

Time Conversion Guide: Santiago to PDT

Santiago runs on Chile Summer Time (CLST) at UTC-03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. That puts Santiago 4 hours behind PDT — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Santiago it is 5:00 AM in PDT. Midnight in Santiago is 8:00 PM in PDT.Santiago observes daylight saving time while PDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Santiago to PDT time conversion table

Santiago (CLST)	PDT (PDT)	Day
12:00 AM	8:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	2:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	3:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	4:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	8:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	1:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Santiago to PDT time

Scheduling a call from Santiago to PDT: a 10:00 AM start in Santiago lands at 6:00 AM in PDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Santiago and PDT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM CLST time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Santiago viewers need 5:00 AM in PDT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 4:00 AM if the event is anchored to Santiago.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CLST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h gap is not.
Block 1:00 PM–5:00 PM CLST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Santiago and need PDT colleagues present.
Santiago: Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -4h 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 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.

Best time to call between Santiago and PDT

Both Santiago and PDT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM CLST, which is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Santiago and PDT overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Santiago is 4 hours behind PDT (CLST UTC-03:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). The shared working window is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM CLST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Santiago

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027

PDT

☀ 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 Santiago and PDT?

Santiago (CLST, UTC-03:00) is 4 hours behind PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -4h.

How do I convert Santiago time to PDT time?

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

What time is it in PDT right now?

PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h offset from Santiago.

What is the best time to call PDT from Santiago?

Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM CLST — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Santiago or PDT?

Santiago is 4 hours behind PDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Santiago it is 8:00 AM in PDT.

Do Santiago and PDT use different time zones?

Santiago (Chile) uses CLST at UTC-03:00, while PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Santiago and America/Los_Angeles.

Does daylight saving time affect the Santiago–PDT 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 Santiago's time zone?

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

Which countries use CLST, Santiago's zone?

CLST is used in Chile.

Is there a day difference between Santiago and PDT?

Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Santiago and PDT?

PDT is -4h from Santiago.

What timezone is Santiago in?

Santiago operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is PDT in?

PDT 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.