Santiago is 1-2 hours ahead of New York. New York uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4) while Santiago uses Chile Time (CLT/CLST, UTC-4/-3). The difference varies as both observe DST but in opposite seasons (Northern vs Southern Hemisphere).
When both are on standard time, Santiago is 2 hours ahead. When both are on daylight time, Santiago is typically 1 hour ahead.
Best calling time: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM New York time. This generally corresponds to business hours in Santiago, though the exact overlap varies by season.
New York and Santiago are important financial centers in their respective regions. Chile has one of the strongest economies in South America. Direct flights connect the cities in about 10 hours.