Santiago is 4-5 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PT) while Santiago uses Chile Standard Time (CLT/CLST). Both observe DST but in opposite seasons, causing the difference to vary between 4-5 hours throughout the year.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM in Santiago depending on the time of year.
Good overlap exists! 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 1:00-2:00 PM in Santiago - convenient for business calls.
Santiago is Chile's capital and the economic hub of South America's most stable economy. Direct flights from Los Angeles take approximately 11-12 hours. Chile's opposite seasons make it a popular winter escape for Californians.