Current Time in Arica
About Arica
Arica is located in Chile, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 241,653. It runs on America/Santiago time, currently UTC-3:00 relative to UTC. Arica observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryChile
- Population241,653
- Latitude-18.4755°
- Longitude-70.3006°
- Time zoneAmerica/Santiago
- Current UTC offsetUTC-3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Arica Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Arica's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Arica
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Chile National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Navy Day | Thu, May 21 |
| St Peter and St Paul | Mon, Jun 29 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Thu, Jul 16 |
| Assumption Day | Sat, Aug 15 |
| Independence Day | Fri, Sep 18 |
| Army Day | Sat, Sep 19 |
| Meeting of Two Worlds (Columbus Day) | Mon, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Sun, Nov 1 |
| Immaculate Conception | Tue, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Labour Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Navy Day | Fri, May 21 |
| St Peter and St Paul | Tue, Jun 29 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Fri, Jul 16 |
| Assumption Day | Sun, Aug 15 |
| Independence Day | Sat, Sep 18 |
| Army Day | Sun, Sep 19 |
| Meeting of Two Worlds (Columbus Day) | Tue, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 1 |
| Immaculate Conception | Wed, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Labour Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Navy Day | Sun, May 21 |
| St Peter and St Paul | Thu, Jun 29 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Sun, Jul 16 |
| Assumption Day | Tue, Aug 15 |
| Independence Day | Mon, Sep 18 |
| Army Day | Tue, Sep 19 |
| Meeting of Two Worlds (Columbus Day) | Thu, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Wed, Nov 1 |
| Immaculate Conception | Fri, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Labour Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Navy Day | Mon, May 21 |
| St Peter and St Paul | Fri, Jun 29 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Mon, Jul 16 |
| Assumption Day | Wed, Aug 15 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Sep 18 |
| Army Day | Wed, Sep 19 |
| Meeting of Two Worlds (Columbus Day) | Fri, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Thu, Nov 1 |
| Immaculate Conception | Sat, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Labour Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Navy Day | Tue, May 21 |
| St Peter and St Paul | Sat, Jun 29 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Tue, Jul 16 |
| Assumption Day | Thu, Aug 15 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Sep 18 |
| Army Day | Thu, Sep 19 |
| Meeting of Two Worlds (Columbus Day) | Sat, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Fri, Nov 1 |
| Immaculate Conception | Sun, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Arica observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, September 6, 2026 (to -03), and are next scheduled to change on Saturday, April 3, 2027 (to -04).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Arica
What time zone is Arica in?
Arica, Chile uses the America/Santiago time zone. It is currently on UTC-3:00. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Arica observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Arica observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Saturday, April 3, 2027, when it moves to -04.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Arica today?
The sun rises at 7:14 AM and sets at 7:41 PM in Arica today, giving 12h 26m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Arica and New York City?
New York City is 1 hour behind Arica right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Arica?
Arica is currently UTC-3:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.