Local Time in Calama, Chile
20°C / 68°F · Overcast
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 Calama
- Weather Forecast and Conditions for Manuel Rodríguez, 1390000, Calama, Antofagasta, ChileThe Weather Channel · 2d ago
- Calama Air Quality Index (AQI) and Chile Air PollutionIQAir · 114d ago
- USGS Community Internet Intensity Map - Calama, Chile (2026-05-25 21:52:20 UTC 22.3883S 68.6422W M6.9 Depth: 109 km ID:us6000t04s)ReliefWeb · 147d ago
- Calama El Loa (CJC) (SCCF) live departuresFlightradar24 · 8d ago
- Something hidden deep underground supercharged this Chile earthquakeScience Daily · 292d ago
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Local Vibe
Calama is a city and commune in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. It is the capital of El Loa Province, part of the Antofagasta Region. Calama is one of the driest cities in the world with average annual precipitation of just 5 mm (0.20 in). The River Loa, Chile's longest, flows through the city. With a population of 166,334, it is the 2nd-largest city in the region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Calama right now?
- The current time in Calama, Chile is 06:14:04 PM (GMT-3), which is UTC-3.
- What time zone is Calama in?
- Calama uses the America/Santiago time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT-3, UTC-3.
- Does Calama observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Calama 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 Calama?
- Calama is currently UTC-3 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).