Austin, TX to La Serena: time difference
La Serena is 2 h ahead of Austin, TX. Live clocks for both, the working hours they share, and how each one sits against your own time.
Your time
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Austin, TX 02:13 2:13 AM La Serena 04:13 4:13 AM You –:–
02:13 2:13 AM
Central Daylight Time · UTC-5
☀️ 07:30 · 🌙 19:07
04:13 4:13 AM
Chile Summer Time · UTC-3
☀️ 07:13 · 🌙 19:52
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+2 h
La Serena is 2 h ahead of Austin, TX.
When you, Austin, TX and La Serena are all at the desk
Pick the working hours below – the window every location shares appears once your time zone is known.
Working hours
🇺🇸 Austin, TX
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🇨🇱 La Serena
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Time zones side by side
| Detail | 🇺🇸 Austin, TX | 🇨🇱 La Serena |
|---|---|---|
| Local time | 02:13 | 04:13 |
| Local date | Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| Time zone | Central Daylight Time | Chile Summer Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-5 | UTC-3 |
| Offset from Austin, TX | — | +2 h |
| IANA zone | America/Chicago | America/Santiago |
| Daylight saving | On summer time → UTC-6, Nov 1, 01:00 | On summer time → UTC-4, Apr 3, 23:00 |
| Sunrise | 07:30 | 07:13 |
| Sunset | 19:07 | 19:52 |
| Daylight | 11 h 36 min | 12 h 39 min |
| People on this clock | 974,447 | 195,382 |
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Austin, TX and La Serena: common questions
What is the time difference between Austin, TX, and La Serena?
La Serena is 2 hours ahead: it uses UTC−3, while Austin is on UTC−5.
What time is it in La Serena at the start of the working day in Austin, TX?
The working day in Austin starts at 9:00 AM; in La Serena it is 11:00 AM at that moment.
What time is it in La Serena when it is 6:00 PM in Austin, TX?
When it is 6:00 PM in Austin, it is 8:00 PM in La Serena.
When is a good time to call La Serena from Austin, TX?
Between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Austin – that is 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in La Serena – both places are within working hours (9:00 AM–6:00 PM).
When does the date change in La Serena compared with Austin, TX?
The new day starts in La Serena earlier: at 10:00 PM in Austin it is already midnight there. Until 2:00 AM in La Serena, Austin is still on the previous day.
Does the time difference between Austin, TX, and La Serena change?
Yes. Both places change their clocks, but on different dates. From November 1, 2026, La Serena will be 3 hours ahead of Austin.
