Time Now in Rancagua, Chile 🇨🇱
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Rancagua ranks
#1 for clocks changing soonest.
Lat/Long: 34.17° S, 70.74° W
Elevation: 506 m above sea level
Population rank: #11 of 166 cities in Chile by population
Region: O'Higgins Region
Country: 🇨🇱 Chile (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Santiago
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: -04
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Clocks in Rancagua are set to UTC−04:00 under the America/Santiago zone. Daylight saving time is not in effect at the moment, so the city is on its standard offset. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Perched at about 506 m, Rancagua sits well above the coast. Rancagua is fairly isolated: even Sao Paulo lies some 2618 km off. Rancagua is a significant city in Chile, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Rancagua at 07:17 and sets at 18:15, giving 10h 57m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Rancagua
Daylight Hours in Rancagua
Rancagua gets 10h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rancagua is at 07:17 and sunset in Rancagua is at 18:15.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 52m near the June solstice to 14h 26m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Rancagua and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Rancagua right now.
Other Cities in Chile with Local Time
Cities Sharing Rancagua's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Rancagua.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 19 Aug ● | 05:51 | 07:17 | 12:46 | 15:51 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 05:50 | 07:16 | 12:46 | 15:51 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 05:49 | 07:15 | 12:46 | 15:52 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:47 | 07:14 | 12:45 | 15:52 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:46 | 07:13 | 12:45 | 15:53 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:45 | 07:11 | 12:45 | 15:53 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 05:44 | 07:10 | 12:45 | 15:53 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rancagua
Sunrise
in Rancagua
↑
7:17 AM
Sunset
in Rancagua
↓
6:15 PM
Day Length
10h 57m
Dawn
in Rancagua
6:51 AM
Dusk
in Rancagua
6:41 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Rancagua
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
41.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:54
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:40
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Distances & Clock Changes in Rancagua
How Far Is Rancagua From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 2,618 km | ENE (70deg) |
| New York | 8,333 km | N (357deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,057 km | NW (322deg) |
| Sydney | 11,277 km | SW (214deg) |
| Paris | 11,714 km | NE (41deg) |
| London | 11,740 km | NE (38deg) |
| Moscow | 14,195 km | NE (42deg) |
| Dubai | 14,766 km | E (86deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Rancagua?
Rancagua next changes its clocks on September 6, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Rancagua's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rancagua and you would surface near Lintong, China, about 24 km from the antipodal point at 34.2deg N, 109.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rancagua
What time is it in Rancagua right now?
The current local time in Rancagua is 01:36 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Rancagua follows the America/Santiago time zone.
What time zone is Rancagua in?
Rancagua 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 Rancagua?
Is Rancagua on daylight saving time right now?
No — Rancagua is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rancagua today?
Today in Rancagua: sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset is at 18:15, giving 10h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rancagua tonight?
The moon phase over Rancagua tonight is First Quarter with 41.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Rancagua?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rancagua, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.