What time zone is Cartagena in?

Cartagena 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 Cartagena?

Clocks in Cartagena 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 Cartagena observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Cartagena?

Cartagena is UTC−4 in winter and UTC−3 in summer

Current Time in Cartagena, Valparaiso, Chile

8:10:11 AM

08:10:11

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

CLST (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

Sunrise6:50 AMSolar noon1:30 PMSunset8:10 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

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

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Clock changes in Cartagena

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

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Solar noon: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight duration: 13 hr 20 min1 min 55 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:24 AM – 8:36 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:53 AM – 9:08 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:20 AM – 9:40 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination92%

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:50 AM (east, 106.5°)
Sunset: 8:10 PM (west, 253.3°)
Day length: 13 hr 20 min1 min 55 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:30 PM (69.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:24 AM – 8:36 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:53 AM – 9:08 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:20 AM – 9:40 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:33 PM (northeast, 56.3°)
Moonset: 8:15 AM (northwest, 302.2°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 5:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, October 28	6:50 AM	8:10 PM	13 hr 20 min	1 min 55 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:49 AM	8:11 PM	13 hr 22 min	1 min 55 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:48 AM	8:12 PM	13 hr 24 min	1 min 53 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:47 AM	8:13 PM	13 hr 26 min	1 min 53 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:46 AM	8:14 PM	13 hr 28 min	1 min 52 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:45 AM	8:15 PM	13 hr 30 min	1 min 51 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:44 AM	8:15 PM	13 hr 32 min	1 min 50 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Chile

Sat, Oct 31, 2026Reformation Day
Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Tue, Dec 8, 2026Immaculate Conception

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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Frequently asked questions

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