Time Now in Calama, Chile 🇨🇱
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Calama ranks
#19 for clocks changing soonest.
Lat/Long: 22.46° S, 68.92° W
Elevation: 2,275 m above sea level
Population rank: #19 of 166 cities in Chile by population
Region: Antofagasta
Country: 🇨🇱 Chile (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Santiago
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT-4
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Calama 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 Calama, Chile, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Calama
Daylight Hours in Calama
Calama gets 10h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Calama is at 07:15 and sunset in Calama is at 18:07.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 45m near the June solstice to 13h 30m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Calama and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Calama right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Calama
What is the current local time in Calama?
The live local time in Calama is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Calama currently observes -04, with a standard offset of UTC−04:00.
What time zone is Calama in?
Calama uses the -04 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−04:00.
Does Calama observe daylight saving time?
Yes, but not right now. Calama switches to daylight saving time during the summer months.
Cities Sharing Calama's Time Zone (UTC−04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Calama.
Weather in Calama
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Prayer Times in Calama
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 05:54 | 07:15 | 12:41 | 15:46 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 05:54 | 07:15 | 12:41 | 15:46 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 05:54 | 07:15 | 12:41 | 15:46 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 05:53 | 07:15 | 12:41 | 15:47 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 05:53 | 07:14 | 12:41 | 15:47 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:53 | 07:14 | 12:41 | 15:47 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:53 | 07:14 | 12:42 | 15:48 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Calama
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14-day Forecast for Calama
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Calama
Sunrise
in Calama
↑
7:15 AM
Sunset
in Calama
↓
6:07 PM
Day Length
10h 51m
Dawn
in Calama
6:51 AM
Dusk
in Calama
6:31 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Calama
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 06:35
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:22
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Distances & Clock Changes in Calama
How Far Is Calama From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 2,282 km | E (97deg) |
| New York | 7,044 km | N (356deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,165 km | NW (319deg) |
| London | 10,588 km | NE (36deg) |
| Paris | 10,598 km | NE (39deg) |
| Sydney | 12,448 km | SW (215deg) |
| Moscow | 13,080 km | NE (38deg) |
| Dubai | 14,371 km | ENE (75deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Calama?
Calama next changes its clocks on September 6, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Calama's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Calama and you would surface near Xinyi, China, about 17 km from the antipodal point at 22.5deg N, 111.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Calama
What time is it in Calama right now?
The current local time in Calama is 00:13 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Calama follows the America/Santiago time zone.
What time zone is Calama in?
Calama 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 Calama?
Is Calama on daylight saving time right now?
No — Calama is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Calama today?
Today in Calama: sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset is at 18:07, giving 10h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Calama tonight?
The moon phase over Calama tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Calama?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Calama, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.