What time zone is Cartagena in?

Cartagena currently uses Chile Summer Time (UTC−03:00). Its IANA time zone is America/Santiago.

When is the next clock change in Cartagena?

Clocks in Cartagena move backward 1 hour on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 12:00 AM, changing from -03 (UTC−03:00) to -04 (UTC−04:00)

What is the UTC offset in Cartagena right now?

Cartagena is currently UTC−03:00

Current Time in Cartagena, Valparaiso, Chile

3:09:36 PM

15:09:36

Saturday, September 12, 2026

-03 (Chile Summer Time) · UTC−03:00

America/Santiago

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Time zone details

Cartagena is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Cartagena

Sunrise7:49 AMSolar noon1:42 PMSunset7:36 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Chile
Administrative area: Valparaiso
District: San Antonio Province
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)

Practical

Languages: Spanish
Dialing code: +56
Population: 17,978
Elevation: Approximately 82 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 33° 33' S / 71° 36' W

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Clock changes in Cartagena

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, April 4, 2027

12:00 AM -0311:00 PM -04

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

Sunday, April 5, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
12:00 AM -0311:00 PM -04
Clocks move back 1 hour
Sunday, September 6, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
12:00 AM -041:00 AM -03
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:49 AM
Solar noon: 1:42 PM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 47 min2 min 1 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:24 AM – 8:01 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:55 AM – 8:29 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:27 AM – 8:58 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:49 AM (east, 85.7°)
Sunset: 7:36 PM (west, 274.1°)
Day length: 11 hr 47 min2 min 1 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:42 PM (52.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:24 AM – 8:01 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:55 AM – 8:29 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:27 AM – 8:58 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (3% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:25 AM (east, 96.5°)
Moonset: 9:25 PM (west, 259.6°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 12	7:49 AM	7:36 PM	11 hr 47 min	2 min 1 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	7:48 AM	7:36 PM	11 hr 49 min	2 min 3 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, September 14	7:46 AM	7:37 PM	11 hr 51 min	2 min 2 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	7:45 AM	7:38 PM	11 hr 53 min	2 min 3 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	7:44 AM	7:38 PM	11 hr 55 min	2 min 2 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	7:42 AM	7:39 PM	11 hr 57 min	2 min 3 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, September 18	7:41 AM	7:40 PM	11 hr 59 min	2 min 4 sec longer than the previous day

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Time context

Cartagena follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Santiago

Current time offsetUTC−03:00 (-03)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Chile

Fri, Sep 18, 2026National holiday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026Army Day
Mon, Oct 12, 2026Columbus Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Cartagena, Valparaiso, Chile

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International AirportSCLLarge airport · Serves Santiago78.3 km east-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · SCL / SCEL

About 78.3 km (48.7 mi) east-northeast of Cartagena

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Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Cartagena in?: Cartagena currently uses Chile Summer Time (UTC−03:00). Its IANA time zone is America/Santiago.
When is the next clock change in Cartagena?: Clocks in Cartagena move backward 1 hour on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 12:00 AM, changing from -03 (UTC−03:00) to -04 (UTC−04:00)
Is Cartagena currently on daylight saving time?: Cartagena is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Cartagena right now?: Cartagena is currently UTC−03:00