Current Time in Punta Arenas
About Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is located in Chile, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 117,430. It runs on America/Punta_Arenas time, currently UTC-3:00 relative to UTC. Punta Arenas does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryChile
- Population117,430
- Latitude-53.1628°
- Longitude-70.9092°
- Time zoneAmerica/Punta_Arenas
- Current UTC offsetUTC-3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Punta Arenas Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Punta Arenas's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Punta Arenas
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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
Punta Arenas does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC-3:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Punta Arenas
What time zone is Punta Arenas in?
Punta Arenas, Chile uses the America/Punta_Arenas time zone. It is currently on UTC-3:00. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Punta Arenas observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Punta Arenas does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC-3:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Punta Arenas today?
The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 8:15 PM in Punta Arenas today, giving 13h 29m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Punta Arenas and New York City?
New York City is 1 hour behind Punta Arenas right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Punta Arenas?
Punta Arenas is currently UTC-3:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.