CDT to Santiago
+2hCDT
CDTSOURCESantiago
CLSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CDT and CLST on the World Map
The map below highlights the CDT (Central Daylight Time) and CLST (Chile Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CDT – Central Daylight Time
UTC-05:00Central Daylight Time (CDT) is the daylight saving offset in the Central Time Zone, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •CDT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00), which can cause confusion.
- •CDT runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
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.
CDT to Santiago Time Difference – Complete Guide
CDT runs on Central Daylight Time (CDT) at UTC-05:00. Santiago runs on Chile Summer Time (CLST) at UTC-03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts CDT 2 hours ahead of Santiago — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CDT it is 11:00 AM in Santiago. Midnight in CDT is 2:00 AM in Santiago.Santiago observes daylight saving time while CDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
CDT to Santiago time conversion table
| CDT (CDT) | Santiago (CLST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert CDT to Santiago time
- Scheduling a call from CDT to Santiago: a 10:00 AM start in CDT lands at 12:00 PM in Santiago, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both CDT and Santiago are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM CDT time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM CLST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Santiago local time against CDT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +2h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from CDT 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 CDT (Central Daylight Time)
Central Daylight Time (CDT) is observed during summer months in the US and Canadian portions of the Central Time Zone. Clocks are moved forward by one hour, aligning with Eastern Standard Time (EST). Most of Mexico and Central America do not observe CDT, staying on CST year-round.
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 CDT and Santiago
Both CDT and Santiago sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CDT, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CLST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
CDT and Santiago share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM CDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
CDT is 2 hours ahead of Santiago (CDT UTC-05:00 → CLST UTC-03:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
CDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-06:00 · DST: UTC-05:00
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CDT and Santiago?
CDT (CDT, UTC-05:00) is 2 hours ahead of Santiago (CLST, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert CDT time to Santiago time?
Add +2h to CDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CDT is 11:00 AM 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 +2h offset from CDT.
What is the best time to call Santiago from CDT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM CDT — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CLST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, CDT or Santiago?
CDT is 2 hours ahead of Santiago. When it is 12:00 PM in CDT it is 2:00 PM in Santiago.
Do CDT and Santiago use different time zones?
CDT uses CDT at UTC-05:00, while Santiago (Chile) uses CLST at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Chicago and America/Santiago.
Does daylight saving time affect the CDT–Santiago difference?
Yes at the moment: Santiago is on daylight saving time and CDT is not, so the +2h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share CDT's time zone?
CDT also covers Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Winnipeg, Nashville.
Which countries use CDT, CDT's zone?
CDT is used in United States (Central), Canada (Manitoba).
Is there a day difference between CDT and Santiago?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between CDT and Santiago?
Santiago is +2h from CDT.
What timezone is CDT in?
CDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Santiago in?
Santiago operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use CDT (Central Daylight Time)?
CDT is used in United States (Central), Canada (Manitoba).
Does CDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CDT switches to CST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CDT?
CDT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00), which can cause confusion. CDT runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
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 CDT, what time is it in Santiago?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CDT (CDT), it is +2h later in Santiago (CLT).
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