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Current Time in Rancagua

12:05:45 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Timezone: America/Santiago (-03) · Chile
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About Rancagua

Rancagua is located in Chile, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 212,695. It runs on America/Santiago time, currently UTC-3:00 relative to UTC. Rancagua observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.

  • CountryChile
  • Population212,695
  • Latitude-34.1691°
  • Longitude-70.7405°
  • Time zoneAmerica/Santiago
  • Current UTC offsetUTC-3:00
  • Daylight Saving TimeObserved

Sunrise & Sunset in Rancagua Today

For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Rancagua's own coordinates.

Sunrise

Today7:05 AM

Sunset

Today7:53 PM

Daylight

Length12h 47m

Seasons in Rancagua

Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.

Spring

Starts around September 22
Sunrise07:31 AM
Sunset07:39 PM

Summer

Starts around December 21
Sunrise06:27 AM
Sunset08:54 PM

Fall

Starts around March 20
Sunrise07:46 AM
Sunset07:54 PM

Winter

Starts around June 21
Sunrise07:48 AM
Sunset05:41 PM

Chile National Holidays

2026

HolidayDate
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

HolidayDate
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

HolidayDate
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

HolidayDate
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

HolidayDate
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

Rancagua 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Rancagua

What time zone is Rancagua in?

Rancagua, 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 Rancagua observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Rancagua 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 Rancagua today?

The sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 7:53 PM in Rancagua today, giving 12h 47m of daylight.

What is the time difference between Rancagua and New York City?

New York City is 1 hour behind Rancagua right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.

What is the UTC offset for Rancagua?

Rancagua is currently UTC-3:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.

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