Days in Viña del Mar are currently getting longer, about 14 minutes longer than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Viña del Mar
Viña del Mar is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.0246° S, 71.5518° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,676 km (2,284 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 13,695 km (8,510 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 6,343 km (3,941 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,678 km (4,150 mi) west
Viña del Mar lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Viña del Mar
The point on Earth exactly opposite Viña del Mar is near Ankang - when it's noon in Viña del Mar, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Viña del Mar
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Viña del Mar
Viña del Mar is currently in Spring. Summer begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Viña del Mar is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is spring here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Viña del Mar
In Viña del Mar, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 14h 20m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 9h 58m, a difference of roughly 4h 22m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Viña del Mar's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Viña del Mar at 33.02° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Viña del Mar
With a population of 334,248, Viña del Mar ranks as the 5th most populous city in Chile, out of 146 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Viña del Mar
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL / SCEL) is a major international airport located about 82 km (51 mi) from Viña del Mar.
Current local time at the airport is 00:50:49.
Daylight saving time changes in Viña del Mar
Viña del Mar uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Santiago. The current local offset is UTC-3 / -03.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-4 / -04 to UTC-3 / -03.
- The clock was moved forward from 00:00 to 01:00 local time.
2027
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-3 / -03 to UTC-4 / -04.
- The clock will be moved back from 00:00 to 23:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Viña del Mar
Business hours in Viña del Mar (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 5:30 PM - 1:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- 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 Viña del Mar
Compare time in Viña del Mar with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Viña del Mar
Official national holiday observed in Chile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Viña del Mar in?
Viña del Mar 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 Viña del Mar at UTC-3.
What time is it in Viña del Mar right now?
The current local time in Viña del Mar is 00:50:49 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Viña del Mar observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Viña del Mar is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Viña del Mar?
Viña del Mar is currently UTC-3, meaning local time is 3 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Viña del Mar?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is the nearest airport to Viña del Mar, located about 82 km away. The current local time at the airport is 00:50:49.
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