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Current Date And Time In Copiapó, Chile

Friday, 07 August 2026
05:22:19 CLT
State: Atacama
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 129,280
District: Provincia de Copiapó

🌎 Copiapó, Atacama, Chile – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Copiapó, a city in Atacama, Chile in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Copiapó — 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

Copiapó, Atacama Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCopiapó
District / CountyProvincia de Copiapó
StateAtacama
CountryChile
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population129,280
Area34.30 km² (13.24 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeState / Province Capital
Population Rank in Atacama#1 of 8 cities with population data
Currency
NameChilean Peso
Code ISO-4217CLP
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+56
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.cl
Elevation
In Meter381
In Feet1,250
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-27.37
Longitude-70.33
Decimal Degrees (DD)27.367° S 70.332° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)27° 22' 3" S 70° 19' 56" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)27° 22.04' S 70° 19.93' W
Location Context
Nearest City in Another CountryVinchina, Argentina (260 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🔥 07:16 AM
Sunset🌅 06:17 PM
Day Length11h 0m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code1530000
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Santiago
Founded / Incorporated1744-12-08

Copiapó – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Copiapó, Atacama

Copiapó is a city situated in Atacama, Chile, within South America. It falls under Provincia de Copiapó, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Copiapó as a State / Province Capital. 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 Atacama

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Copiapó

The latitude and longitude of Copiapó pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 381 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Copiapó on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Copiapó

Copiapó 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

💰 Currency Used in Copiapó

Payments and pricing in Copiapó 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. › Copiapó exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Copiapó

To ring a number in Copiapó 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 Copiapó and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Copiapó's Standing Within Atacama

By recorded population, Copiapó ranks #1 of 8 cities in Atacama. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Atacama market. › Cities near Copiapó

📊 How This Copiapó Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Copiapó into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Copiapó to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Atacama market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Copiapó. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Copiapó

👥 What is the population of Copiapó?

Copiapó has a recorded population of approximately 129,280 people. That places it #1 of 8 cities with population data in Atacama. Browse more cities in Atacama for comparison.

📐 How large is Copiapó in square kilometers?

Copiapó spans approximately 34.30 square kilometers (13.24 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Copiapó in?

Copiapó sits within Provincia de Copiapó, is part of Atacama in Chile. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.

🕐 What time zone is Copiapó in?

Copiapó keeps UTC -06:00 to -04:00. Today the sun rises around 07:16 AM and sets around 06:17 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Copiapó?

Businesses and shops in Copiapó price in Chilean peso (CLP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Copiapó currency page.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Copiapó lands you closest to Vinchina, Argentina, about 260 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Copiapó sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.