What time zone is Santa Cruz in?

Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?

Clocks in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is UTC−4 in winter and UTC−3 in summer

Current Time in Santa Cruz, O'Higgins Region, Chile

11:43:31 PM

23:43:31

Monday, November 2, 2026

CLST (Chile Summer Time) · UTC−03:00

America/Santiago

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Time zone details

Santa Cruz is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Santa Cruz

Sunrise6:42 AMSolar noon1:29 PMSunset8:15 PM

Next clock changeApr 4, 2027 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 152 daysUpcomingView details Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country: Chile
Administrative area: O'Higgins Region
District: Provincia de Colchagua
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish
Dialing code: +56
Population: 34,914
Elevation: Approximately 174 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 34° 38' S / 71° 21' W

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Santa Cruz follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Santiago

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Clock changes in Santa Cruz

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: 6:42 AM
Solar noon: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight duration: 13 hr 33 min1 min 55 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:15 AM – 8:42 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:43 AM – 9:15 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:09 AM – 9:49 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination42%

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Monday, November 2, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:42 AM (east, 108.7°)
Sunset: 8:15 PM (west, 251.1°)
Day length: 13 hr 33 min1 min 55 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:29 PM (70.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:15 AM – 8:42 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:43 AM – 9:15 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:09 AM – 9:49 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Moonrise: 3:00 AM (east, 68.6°)
Moonset: 1:49 PM (west, 288.4°)
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	6:42 AM	8:15 PM	13 hr 33 min	1 min 55 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:41 AM	8:16 PM	13 hr 35 min	1 min 55 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:40 AM	8:17 PM	13 hr 37 min	1 min 54 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	6:39 AM	8:18 PM	13 hr 39 min	1 min 52 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, November 6	6:39 AM	8:19 PM	13 hr 41 min	1 min 52 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	6:38 AM	8:20 PM	13 hr 43 min	1 min 50 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	6:37 AM	8:21 PM	13 hr 44 min	1 min 49 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 Santa Cruz, O'Higgins Region, Chile

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International AirportSCLLarge airport · Serves Santiago149 km north-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · SCL / SCEL

About 149 km (92.3 mi) north-northeast of Santa Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Santa Cruz in?: Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?: Clocks in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Santa Cruz observes daylight saving time: CLST (UTC−3) in summer and CLT (UTC−4) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Santa Cruz?: Santa Cruz is UTC−4 in winter and UTC−3 in summer