What time zone is Chile in?

Chile currently uses Ecuador Time (UTC−05:00). Its IANA time zone is America/Guayaquil.

Current Time in Chile, Cantón Gonzanamá, Loja, Ecuador

6:39:44 PM

18:39:44

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

-05 (Ecuador Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Guayaquil

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Time zone details

Chile does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Chile

Sunrise6:01 AMSolar noon12:05 PMSunset6:10 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Ecuador
Administrative area: Loja
District: Cantón Gonzanamá
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages: Spanish
Dialing code: +593
Elevation: Approximately 1,828 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 4° 17' S / 79° 30' W

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Clock changes in Chile

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Solar noon: 12:05 PM
Sunset: 6:10 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 09 min14 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:39 AM – 6:31 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:15 AM – 6:55 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:51 AM – 7:20 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination10%

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:01 AM (east, 95.7°)
Sunset: 6:10 PM (west, 264.1°)
Day length: 12 hr 09 min14 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:05 PM (88.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:39 AM – 6:31 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:15 AM – 6:55 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:51 AM – 7:20 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Moonrise: 3:38 AM (east, 80.0°)
Moonset: 3:54 PM (west, 276.8°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:50 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, October 7	6:01 AM	6:10 PM	12 hr 09 min	14 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 8	6:00 AM	6:10 PM	12 hr 09 min	14 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 9	6:00 AM	6:10 PM	12 hr 10 min	15 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 10	6:00 AM	6:09 PM	12 hr 10 min	14 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, October 11	5:59 AM	6:09 PM	12 hr 10 min	14 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, October 12	5:59 AM	6:09 PM	12 hr 10 min	15 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, October 13	5:58 AM	6:09 PM	12 hr 11 min	14 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Ecuador

Mon, Nov 2, 2026All Souls' Day
Tue, Nov 3, 2026Independence of Cuenca
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chile in?: Chile currently uses Ecuador Time (UTC−05:00). Its IANA time zone is America/Guayaquil.
When is the next clock change in Chile?: No clock changes are scheduled for Chile in the next 12 months
Does Chile observe daylight saving time?: Chile does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Chile right now?: Chile is currently UTC−05:00