Time Difference Between Santiago and New York

The time difference between Santiago and New York is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Santiago, it is 11:00 in New York. Santiago uses the America/Santiago time zone (UTC-3), while New York uses America/New_York (UTC-4).

New York is 1 hour behind Santiago — 1 hour
Santiago, Chile
17:59:05
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-3 · -03 (DST)
New York, United States
16:59:05
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Santiago vs New York

Detail Santiago New York
Time Zone IDAmerica/SantiagoAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC-3UTC-4
Abbreviation-03EDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryChileUnited States
RegionSouth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Santiago and New York (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

10:00–17:00 in Santiago  =  09:00–16:00 in New York

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Santiago time to New York time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Santiago New York
00:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 00:00 Night
02:00 01:00 Night
03:00 02:00 Night
04:00 03:00 Night
05:00 04:00 Night
06:00 05:00
07:00 06:00
08:00 07:00
09:00 08:00
10:00 09:00 Overlap
11:00 10:00 Overlap
12:00 11:00 Overlap
13:00 12:00 Overlap
14:00 13:00 Overlap
15:00 14:00 Overlap
16:00 15:00 Overlap
17:00 16:00
18:00 17:00
19:00 18:00
20:00 19:00
21:00 20:00
22:00 21:00 Night
23:00 22:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Santiago and New York are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 1 hour difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Santiago and New York?

The time difference is 1 hour. New York is 1 hour behind Santiago.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

When is the best time to call from Santiago to New York?

The best window is between 10:00 and 17:00 Santiago time, which corresponds to 09:00–16:00 in New York. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Santiago time to New York time?

Subtract 1 hour from Santiago time to get New York time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.