Current Date And Time In La Serena, Chile
Monday, 27 July 2026
06:39:07 CLT
State: Coquimbo Region
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 154,521
District: Provincia de Elqui
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about La Serena, a city in Coquimbo Region, Chile in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for La Serena — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | La Serena | |
| District / County | Provincia de Elqui | |
| State | Coquimbo Region | |
| Country | Chile | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 154,521 | |
| Area | 53.65 km² (20.71 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Coquimbo Region | #2 of 15 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 | 30 | |
| In Feet | 98 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -29.91 | |
| Longitude | -71.25 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 29.906° S 71.25° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 29° 54' 21" S 71° 15' 1" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 29° 54.35' S 71° 15.01' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rodeo, Argentina (207 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 | 🔥 07:32 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:11 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 39m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 1700000 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Santiago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1544-01-01 |
La Serena is a city situated in Coquimbo Region, Chile, within South America. It falls under Provincia de Elqui, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies La Serena 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 Coquimbo Region
The latitude and longitude of La Serena pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 30 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open La Serena on the map
La Serena 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 La Serena 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. › La Serena exchange rates
To ring a number in La Serena 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 La Serena and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, La Serena ranks #2 of 15 cities in Coquimbo Region. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Coquimbo Region market. › Cities near La Serena
La Serena has a recorded population of approximately 154,521 people. That places it #2 of 15 cities with population data in Coquimbo Region. Browse more cities in Coquimbo Region for comparison.
La Serena spans approximately 53.65 square kilometers (20.71 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
La Serena sits within Provincia de Elqui, is part of Coquimbo Region in Chile. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
La Serena keeps UTC -06:00 to -04:00. Today the sun rises around 07:32 AM and sets around 06:11 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in La Serena price in Chilean peso (CLP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our La Serena currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from La Serena lands you closest to Rodeo, Argentina, about 207 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close La Serena sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
