Standard TimeCLT |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time
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UTC-3 |
IANA Time Zone |
America/Santiago |
Santiago time compared to Beijing time (China) |
11 hours ahead |
About Santiago de Chile
Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile, located in the Mapocho Valley between the Andes and the Coastal Range in the center of the country. As the political, economic and cultural center of Chile, the city is home to about 7 million people, more than a third of the country's total population.
History and Climate
Founded in 1541 by Spanish colonizers, Santiago retains remnants of colonial architecture, such as Santa Lucia Hill and the Plaza de Arms. The city has a Mediterranean climate, with dry, warm summers and cool, rainy winters, which makes it ideal for viticulture, and the surrounding valleys are famous for wine production.
Economy and Cityscape
One of the most developed cities in South America, Santiago concentrates Chile's financial, commercial and industrial activities and has a unique landscape of modern skyscrapers mixed with historic neighborhoods. The metro system is extensive and easily accessible, serving as a hub to tourist destinations such as Easter Island and the Atacama Desert.
Cultural and Natural Landscape
The city's surroundings overlook the year-round snow-covered Andes Mountains, offering outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking. Cultural venues include the presidential palace, La Moneda Palace, street art in the Bellavista district and the home of Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda, which showcases a strong arts scene.
Santiago Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-29
Sunrise Time
06:34
Local Time
Sunset Time
20:53
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