Current Time in Copiapó, Atacama, Chile

5:24:53 PM

17:24:53

-03 (Chile Summer Time) · UTC−03:00

America/Santiago

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Copiapó is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Copiapó

Sunrise7:42 AMSolar noon1:37 PMSunset7:33 PM
Next clock changeApr 4, 2027 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 203 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Chile
Administrative area
Atacama
District
Provincia de Copiapó
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Chilean Peso (CLP)

Practical

Languages
Spanish
Dialing code
+56
Population
129,280
Elevation
Approximately 381 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
27° 22' S / 70° 19' W
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All times shown relative to Copiapó local time

Clock changes in Copiapó

Next clock change

Upcoming

12:00 AM -0311:00 PM -04

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    12:00 AM -0311:00 PM -04

    Clocks move back 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    12:00 AM -041:00 AM -03

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

Future clock changes, 20272030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 51 min1 min 35 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
Nautical twilight
Astronomical twilight
New MoonMoon illumination3%
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 51 min1 min 35 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(58.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
Astronomical dawn to dusk

Moon

Phase
New Moon (3% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New MoonFriday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First QuarterFriday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 51 min1 min 35 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 52 min1 min 35 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 54 min1 min 36 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 55 min1 min 35 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 57 min1 min 36 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 59 min1 min 36 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 00 min1 min 36 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Copiapó

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Time context

Copiapó 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

  1. National holiday
  2. Army Day
  3. Columbus Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Copiapó, Atacama, Chile

Desierto de Atacama AirportCPOMedium airport · Serves Copiapo45.8 km west-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · CPO / SCAT

About 45.8 km (28.5 mi) west-northwest of Copiapó

Scheduled airline service in source data

Ricardo García Posada AirportESRMedium airport · Serves El Salvador130 km north-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · ESR / SCES

About 130 km (80.8 mi) north-northeast of Copiapó

Scheduled airline service in source data

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Copiapó in?
Copiapó currently uses Chile Summer Time (UTC−03:00). Its IANA time zone is America/Santiago.
When is the next clock change in Copiapó?
Clocks in Copiapó 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 Copiapó currently on daylight saving time?
Copiapó is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Copiapó right now?
Copiapó is currently UTC−03:00