Current Date And Time In Calama, Chile
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
05:43:17 CLT
State: Antofagasta
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 166,334
District: Provincia de El Loa
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Calama, a city in Antofagasta, Chile in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Calama — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Calama | |
| District / County | Provincia de El Loa | |
| State | Antofagasta | |
| Country | Chile | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 166,334 | |
| Area | 34.38 km² (13.27 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Antofagasta | #2 of 10 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Chilean Peso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | CLP | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +56 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .cl | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 2,275 | |
| In Feet | 7,464 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -22.46 | |
| Longitude | -68.92 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 22.457° S 68.924° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 27' 24" S 68° 55' 25" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 27.4' S 68° 55.42' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Antofagasta Capital | 201 km Southwest of Antofagasta | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Susques, Argentina (282 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -06:00 to -04:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:09 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:14 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 5m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Santiago |
Calama is a city situated in Antofagasta, Chile, within South America. It falls under Provincia de El Loa, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Calama as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Antofagasta
The latitude and longitude of Calama pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,275 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Calama on the map
Calama runs on UTC -06:00 to -04:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Calama run on Chilean Peso (CLP), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Calama exchange rates
To ring a number in Calama from outside Chile, dial +56 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Calama and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Calama ranks #2 of 10 cities in Antofagasta. It lies about 201 km Southwest of Antofagasta, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Antofagasta market. › Cities near Calama
Calama has a recorded population of approximately 166,334 people. That places it #2 of 10 cities with population data in Antofagasta. Browse more cities in Antofagasta for comparison.
Calama spans approximately 34.38 square kilometers (13.27 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Calama sits within Provincia de El Loa, is part of Antofagasta in Chile. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Calama keeps UTC -06:00 to -04:00. Today the sun rises around 07:09 AM and sets around 06:14 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Calama price in Chilean peso (CLP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Calama currency page.
Calama is about 201 km Southwest of Antofagasta, the capital of Antofagasta. See cities near Calama for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Calama lands you closest to Susques, Argentina, about 282 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Calama sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
