Time Now in Arica, Chile 🇨🇱
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Arica ranks
#15 for clocks changing soonest.
Lat/Long: 18.47° S, 70.3° W
Elevation: 45 m above sea level
Population rank: #15 of 166 cities in Chile by population
Region: Arica y Parinacota Region
Country: 🇨🇱 Chile (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Santiago
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT-4
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Arica is in the America/Santiago time zone (UTC−04:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Arica, Chile, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Arica
Daylight Hours in Arica
Arica gets 11h 08m of daylight today. Sunrise in Arica is at 07:13 and sunset in Arica is at 18:21.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 01m near the June solstice to 13h 14m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Arica and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Arica right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Arica
What is the current local time in Arica?
The live local time in Arica is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Arica currently observes -04, with a standard offset of UTC−04:00.
What time zone is Arica in?
Arica uses the -04 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−04:00.
Does Arica observe daylight saving time?
Yes, but not right now. Arica switches to daylight saving time during the summer months.
Cities Sharing Arica's Time Zone (UTC−04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Arica.
Weather in Arica
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Prayer Times in Arica
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 05:54 | 07:13 | 12:47 | 15:58 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:54 | 07:12 | 12:47 | 15:59 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:54 | 07:12 | 12:47 | 15:59 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:53 | 07:12 | 12:47 | 15:59 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:53 | 07:12 | 12:47 | 15:59 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:53 | 07:11 | 12:47 | 16:00 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:53 | 07:11 | 12:47 | 16:00 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Arica
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Live event countdown in Arica local time
14-day Forecast for Arica
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Arica
Sunrise
in Arica
↑
7:13 AM
Sunset
in Arica
↓
6:21 PM
Day Length
11h 08m
Dawn
in Arica
6:49 AM
Dusk
in Arica
6:45 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Arica
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:45
View the detailed moon calendar for Arica with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Arica
How Far Is Arica From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 2,517 km | ESE (107deg) |
| New York | 6,592 km | N (357deg) |
| Los Angeles | 7,736 km | NW (319deg) |
| London | 10,312 km | NE (36deg) |
| Paris | 10,342 km | NE (39deg) |
| Sydney | 12,721 km | SW (217deg) |
| Moscow | 12,812 km | NE (36deg) |
| Dubai | 14,384 km | ENE (72deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Arica?
Arica next changes its clocks on September 6, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Arica's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Arica and you would surface near Sanya, China, about 31 km from the antipodal point at 18.5deg N, 109.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arica
What time is it in Arica right now?
The current local time in Arica is 15:10 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Arica follows the America/Santiago time zone.
What time zone is Arica in?
Arica uses the America/Santiago IANA time zone (UTC−04:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Arica?
Is Arica on daylight saving time right now?
No — Arica is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Arica today?
Today in Arica: sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset is at 18:21, giving 11h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Arica tonight?
The moon phase over Arica tonight is Waxing Crescent with 23.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Arica?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Arica, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.