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When do the clocks change in Chile?
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In most of Chile, including Santiago, clocks go back 1 hour on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at midnight local time; clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at midnight local time. In 2027: back 1 hour on Saturday, April 3; forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 5.
Some areas follow different dates: Easter (Apr 4, Sep 5). See the table below. Not all of Chile changes: Coyhaique, Punta Arenas stay on the same time all year.
Chile clock changes 2026
| Date | Area | Clocks go | Local time | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 4, 2026 | Santiago | Back 1 hour | 00:00 → 23:00 | UTC−4 |
| Sun, Sep 6, 2026 | Santiago | Forward 1 hour | 00:00 → 01:00 | UTC−3 |
| Sat, Apr 4, 2026 | Easter | Back 1 hour | 22:00 → 21:00 | UTC−6 |
| Sat, Sep 5, 2026 | Easter | Forward 1 hour | 22:00 → 23:00 | UTC−5 |
Chile clock changes 2027
| Date | Area | Clocks go | Local time | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 3, 2027 | Santiago | Back 1 hour | 00:00 → 23:00 | UTC−4 |
| Sun, Sep 5, 2027 | Santiago | Forward 1 hour | 00:00 → 01:00 | UTC−3 |
| Sat, Apr 3, 2027 | Easter | Back 1 hour | 22:00 → 21:00 | UTC−6 |
| Sat, Sep 4, 2027 | Easter | Forward 1 hour | 22:00 → 23:00 | UTC−5 |
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Questions people ask
When do the clocks change in Chile?
In most of Chile, including Santiago, clocks go back 1 hour on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at midnight local time; clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at midnight local time. In 2027: back 1 hour on Saturday, April 3; forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 5. Some areas follow different dates: Easter (Apr 4, Sep 5). See the table below. Not all of Chile changes: Coyhaique, Punta Arenas stay on the same time all year.
Does Chile have daylight saving time?
Yes. In most of Chile, including Santiago, clocks go back 1 hour on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at midnight local time; clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at midnight local time. In 2027: back 1 hour on Saturday, April 3; forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 5.
What time zone is Chile in?
Chile uses UTC−6, UTC−5, UTC−4, UTC−3 during the year. See the current time in Chile.
Source: IANA time zone database, version 2026e, the same data phones and computers use. History is shown from 1970, the period the database documents reliably.