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Santiago to United Arab Emirates

+7h

Santiago

CLSTSOURCE

Chile · UTC-03:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

United Arab Emirates

GST

UTC+04:00

HH07

MM00

19:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Santiago

United Arab Emirates

12:00 AM

7:00 AM

2:00 AM

9:00 AM

4:00 AM

11:00 AM

6:00 AM

1:00 PM

8:00 AM

3:00 PM

10:00 AM

5:00 PM

12:00 PM

7:00 PM

2:00 PM

9:00 PM

4:00 PM

11:00 PM

6:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

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

CLST and GST on the World Map

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

CLST Zone

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GST 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

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
•GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
•The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

Everything You Need to Know About Santiago and United Arab Emirates Time

Santiago runs on Chile Summer Time (CLST) at UTC-03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. United Arab Emirates runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Santiago 7 hours ahead of United Arab Emirates — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.

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

Santiago to United Arab Emirates time conversion table

Santiago (CLST)	United Arab Emirates (GST)	Day
12:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	4:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	7:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	10:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	1:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	4:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Santiago to United Arab Emirates time

Scheduling a call from Santiago to United Arab Emirates: a 10:00 AM start in Santiago lands at 5:00 PM in United Arab Emirates, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Santiago and United Arab Emirates are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CLST time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM GST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Santiago viewers need 4:00 PM in United Arab Emirates to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 5:00 PM 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 +7h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CLST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Santiago and need United Arab Emirates 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 +7h 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 GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

Best time to call between Santiago and United Arab Emirates

Both Santiago and United Arab Emirates sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CLST, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM GST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Santiago and United Arab Emirates overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM CLST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

Santiago is 7 hours ahead of United Arab Emirates (CLST UTC-03:00 → GST UTC+04:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM 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

United Arab Emirates

Does not observe DST

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 United Arab Emirates?

Santiago (CLST, UTC-03:00) is 7 hours ahead of United Arab Emirates (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently +7h.

How do I convert Santiago time to United Arab Emirates time?

Add +7h to Santiago local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Santiago is 4:00 PM in United Arab Emirates.

What time is it in United Arab Emirates right now?

United Arab Emirates uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from Santiago.

What is the best time to call United Arab Emirates from Santiago?

Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CLST — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM GST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Santiago or United Arab Emirates?

Santiago is 7 hours ahead of United Arab Emirates. When it is 12:00 PM in Santiago it is 7:00 PM in United Arab Emirates.

Do Santiago and United Arab Emirates use different time zones?

Santiago (Chile) uses CLST at UTC-03:00, while United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Santiago and Asia/Dubai.

Does daylight saving time affect the Santiago–United Arab Emirates difference?

Yes at the moment: Santiago is on daylight saving time and United Arab Emirates is not, so the +7h 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 United Arab Emirates?

Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Santiago and United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates is +7h from Santiago.

What timezone is Santiago in?

Santiago operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is United Arab Emirates in?

United Arab Emirates 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.