Island in Antarctica

Current Local Time in Deception Island

Current local time and time zone in Deception Island, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌥️ 31°F now🕔 12:47 AM local📅 Best: January, March and December

Current local time in Deception Island

12:47 AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Punta_Arenas
UTC offsetUTC-03:00
UTC now3:47 AM
Sunrise4:55 AM
Sunset8:39 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise4:55 AM
Sunset8:39 PM
Daylight15h 44m
Solar noon12:47 PM
Golden hour (am)4:55 AM - 5:55 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:39 PM - 8:39 PM
Blue hour (am)4:25 AM - 4:55 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:39 PM - 9:09 PM
Moon phase🌕 Full moon · 99%
Moonrise--
Moonset4:15 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Deception Island

TypeIsland
ContinentAntarctica
ContinentAntarctica
Coordinates62°58′0.1″S 60°37′59.9″W (-62.9667, -60.6333)
Known fora flooded volcanic caldera
Main seasonNovember to March
Local time12:47 AM (UTC-03:00)
Best monthsJanuary, March and December
ClimatePolar

Summary

Deception Island is an island in Antarctica. Deception Island is known for a flooded volcanic caldera.

Right now it is 31°F (-1°C) in Deception Island with fog. It feels like 16°F. Today runs from 29°F to 32°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Deception Island is January, March and December. The climate is polar. April, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 35°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 21°F.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 32°F is 3.1°F above the 29°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Deception Island today at 8/10. Gusts to 50 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 29°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 62°58′0.1″S 60°37′59.9″W (-62.9667, -60.6333)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Deception Island?

Deception Island is an island in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -62.9667, -60.6333. It lies in Antarctica.

What is the weather like in Deception Island right now?

It is currently 31°F (-1°C) with fog. Humidity is 99% and wind is 26 mph.

When is the best time to visit Deception Island?

January, March and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Deception Island, which has a polar climate. April, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Deception Island in?

Deception Island observes America/Punta_Arenas (UTC-03:00). The local time is 12:47 AM.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (antarctica) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 27, 2026 at 12:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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