Local Time in Arica, Chile
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Outside business hoursDaylight Saving Time activeDST ends Apr 3
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- IANA Zone
- America/Santiago
- Country
- Chile
- Continent
- South America
Latest news in Arica
- The problem with the world’s oldest mummiesThe Economist · 10d ago
- Impala opens $20m mineral logistics hub at Port of AricaSplash247 · 12d ago
- Arica Air Quality Index (AQI) and Chile Air PollutionIQAir · 72d ago
- Pan-American PGA Championships 2026 open in ChileFAI | World Air Sports Federation · 57d ago
- Andy in Arica 2007 and the acceptance that idols are also humandukesurf.com · 133d ago
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Local Vibe
Arica is a port city and commune in the Arica Province of northern Chile's Arica y Parinacota Region. It is Chile's northernmost city, being located only 18 km (11 mi) south of the border with Peru. The city is the capital of both the Arica Province and the Arica and Parinacota Region. Arica is located at the bend of South America's western coast known as the Arica Bend or Arica Elbow. It is also where two valleys which dissect the Atacama Desert, Azapa and Lluta, converge. These valleys provide citrus and olives for export.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Arica right now?
- The current time in Arica, Chile is 12:27:46 PM (GMT-3), which is UTC-3.
- What time zone is Arica in?
- Arica uses the America/Santiago time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT-3, UTC-3.
- Does Arica observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Arica observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on April 3, 2027.
- What is the UTC offset in Arica?
- Arica is currently UTC-3 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).