Time Now in Calama, Chile 🇨🇱
🏆
Calama ranks
#1 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: -04
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Calama sits in the America/Santiago time zone, UTC−04:00. Daylight saving time is not in effect at the moment, so the city is on its standard offset. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. In the tropics, Calama has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. At roughly 2275 m, Calama is a genuine high-altitude city. Calama is fairly isolated: even Sao Paulo lies some 2282 km off. Calama is a significant city in Chile, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Calama sees 11h 38m between a 06:46 sunrise and a 18:25 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Calama
Daylight Hours in Calama
Calama gets 11h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in Calama is at 06:46 and sunset in Calama is at 18:25.
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.
Other Cities in Chile with Local Time
Cities Sharing Calama's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Calama.
Weather in Calama
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Calama
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 05:29 | 06:46 | 12:36 | 15:56 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 05:29 | 06:45 | 12:35 | 15:56 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 05:28 | 06:44 | 12:35 | 15:56 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 05:27 | 06:44 | 12:35 | 15:56 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 05:26 | 06:43 | 12:34 | 15:56 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 05:25 | 06:42 | 12:34 | 15:56 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 06:24 | 07:41 | 13:34 | 16:56 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
Add Calama Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Calama widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Calama Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Calama on any website
Calama Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Calama
Calama Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Calama
Calama Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Calama
Calama Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Calama local time
14-day Forecast for Calama
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Calama
Sunrise
in Calama
↑
6:46 AM
Sunset
in Calama
↓
6:25 PM
Day Length
11h 38m
Dawn
in Calama
6:23 AM
Dusk
in Calama
6:48 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Calama. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Calama
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
86.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:52
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 09:18
View the detailed moon calendar for Calama with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
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 12:38 on Monday, August 31, 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. As of August 31, 2026, Calama is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Calama today?
Calama sees sunrise at 06:46 and sunset at 18:25 today, giving 11h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Calama tonight?
The moon phase over Calama tonight is Waning Gibbous with 86.6% 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.