Current Date And Time In Arauco, Chile
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:32:59 CLT
State: Biobio
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 24,659
District: Provincia de Arauco
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Arauco, a city in Biobio, Chile in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Arauco — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Arauco | |
| District / County | Provincia de Arauco | |
| State | Biobio | |
| Country | Chile | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 24,659 | |
| Area | 6.17 km² (2.38 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Biobio | #15 of 31 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 | 13 | |
| In Feet | 43 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -37.25 | |
| Longitude | -73.32 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.246° S 73.318° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 14' 47" S 73° 19' 3" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 14.78' S 73° 19.05' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Biobio Capital | 52 km North-Northeast of Concepción | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Las Ovejas, Argentina (229 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 | 🔥 07:38 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:17 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 38m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Santiago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1552-01-01 |
Arauco is a city situated in Biobio, Chile, within South America. It falls under Provincia de Arauco, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Arauco as a Populated Place. 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 Biobio
The latitude and longitude of Arauco pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 13 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Arauco on the map
Arauco 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 Arauco 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. › Arauco exchange rates
To ring a number in Arauco 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 Arauco and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Arauco ranks #15 of 31 cities in Biobio. It lies about 52 km North-Northeast of Concepción, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Biobio market. › Cities near Arauco
Arauco has a recorded population of approximately 24,659 people. That places it #15 of 31 cities with population data in Biobio. Browse more cities in Biobio for comparison.
Arauco spans approximately 6.17 square kilometers (2.38 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Arauco keeps UTC -06:00 to -04:00. Today the sun rises around 07:38 AM and sets around 06:17 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Arauco price in Chilean peso (CLP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Arauco currency page.
Arauco is about 52 km North-Northeast of Concepción, the capital of Biobio. See cities near Arauco for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Arauco lands you closest to Las Ovejas, Argentina, about 229 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Arauco sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
