Geographic position of Temuco
Temuco is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.7363° S, 72.5974° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,312 km (2,679 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 14,331 km (8,905 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 5,707 km (3,546 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,304 km (3,917 mi) west
Temuco lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Temuco
With a population of 238,129, Temuco ranks as the 12th most populous city in Chile, out of 146 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Temuco
La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO / SCQP) is a major international airport located about 22 km (13 mi) from Temuco.
Current local time at the airport is 12:38:46.
Daylight saving time changes in Temuco
Temuco uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Santiago. The current local offset is UTC-4 / -04.
2026
Previous change: Standard time started
- The offset changed from UTC-3 / -03 to UTC-4 / -04.
- The clock was moved back from 00:00 to 23:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Daylight saving time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / -04 to UTC-3 / -03.
- The clock will be moved forward from 00:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Temuco
Business hours in Temuco (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Temuco
Compare time in Temuco with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Temuco in?
Temuco follows the America/Santiago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Temuco at UTC-4.
What time is it in Temuco right now?
The current local time in Temuco is 12:38:46 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Temuco observe daylight saving time?
No. Temuco is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Temuco?
Temuco is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Temuco?
La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) is the nearest airport to Temuco, located about 22 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:38:46.
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