What time zone is La Serena in?

La Serena uses Chile Standard Time (CLT, UTC−4) in winter and Chile Summer Time (CLST, UTC−3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Santiago.

When is the next clock change in La Serena?

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

Does La Serena observe daylight saving time?

Yes. La Serena observes daylight saving time: CLST (UTC−3) in summer and CLT (UTC−4) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of La Serena?

La Serena is UTC−4 in winter and UTC−3 in summer

Current Time in La Serena, Coquimbo Region, Chile

10:40:41 PM

22:40:41

Monday, November 2, 2026

CLST (Chile Summer Time) · UTC−03:00

America/Santiago

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Time zone details

La Serena is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in La Serena

Sunrise6:49 AMSolar noon1:28 PMSunset8:07 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Chile
Administrative area: Coquimbo Region
District: Provincia de Elqui
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish
Dialing code: +56
Population: 154,521
Elevation: Approximately 30 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 29° 54' S / 71° 14' W

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La Serena follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Santiago

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Clock changes in La Serena

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, April 4, 2027

12:00 AM CLST11:00 PM CLT

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, April 5, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
12:00 AM CLST11:00 PM CLT
Clocks move back 1 hour
Sunday, September 6, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
12:00 AM CLT1:00 AM CLST
Clocks move forward 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:49 AM
Solar noon: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight duration: 13 hr 18 min1 min 36 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:24 AM – 8:33 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:54 AM – 9:03 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:23 AM – 9:34 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination42%

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Monday, November 2, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:49 AM (east, 107.7°)
Sunset: 8:07 PM (west, 252.1°)
Day length: 13 hr 18 min1 min 36 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:28 PM (75.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:24 AM – 8:33 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:54 AM – 9:03 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:23 AM – 9:34 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:51 AM (east, 69.7°)
Moonset: 1:56 PM (west, 287.4°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 4:02 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, November 2	6:49 AM	8:07 PM	13 hr 18 min	1 min 36 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:48 AM	8:08 PM	13 hr 20 min	1 min 35 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:47 AM	8:09 PM	13 hr 22 min	1 min 35 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	6:47 AM	8:10 PM	13 hr 23 min	1 min 33 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, November 6	6:46 AM	8:11 PM	13 hr 25 min	1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	6:45 AM	8:11 PM	13 hr 26 min	1 min 31 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	6:45 AM	8:12 PM	13 hr 28 min	1 min 31 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Chile

Tue, Dec 8, 2026Immaculate Conception
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

Nearby scheduled airports for La Serena, Coquimbo Region, Chile

La Florida AirportLSCMedium airport · Serves La Serena-Coquimbo4.9 km east-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · LSC / SCSE

About 4.9 km (3.0 mi) east-southeast of La Serena

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is La Serena in?: La Serena uses Chile Standard Time (CLT, UTC−4) in winter and Chile Summer Time (CLST, UTC−3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Santiago.
When is the next clock change in La Serena?: Clocks in La Serena move backward 1 hour on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 12:00 AM, changing from CLST (UTC−03:00) to CLT (UTC−04:00)
Does La Serena observe daylight saving time?: Yes. La Serena observes daylight saving time: CLST (UTC−3) in summer and CLT (UTC−4) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of La Serena?: La Serena is UTC−4 in winter and UTC−3 in summer