Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chile 🇨🇱 (2026)
| Country: | Chile |
| Capital: | Santiago |
| Abbreviations: | CL, CHL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 5 |
| Dial Code: | +56 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
4 APR
04 Apr 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 04 April 2026, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 04 April 2026, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Apr 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
5 SEP
05 Sep 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 05 September 2026, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 05 September 2026, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 05 Sep 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Chile (2026)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Antofagasta | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Atacama | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Aysén | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Coquimbo Region | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Los Lagos Region | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Los Ríos Region | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Maule Region | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Ñuble | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
| O'Higgins Region | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Región de la Araucanía | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Región de Valparaíso | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Región del Biobío | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Santiago Metropolitan | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Tarapacá | 05 Sep 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 |
Regions in Chile that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
DST Changes Summary for Chile
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 06 Sep | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 04 Apr | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 05 Sep | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 03 Apr | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 04 Sep | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 01 Apr | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 02 Sep | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 07 Apr | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 01 Sep | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 06 Apr | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 07 Sep | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chile
Does Chile use Daylight Saving Time in 2026?
Yes, Chile observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2026 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
Note that this does not apply to the entire country, as 1 regions do not participate in the change.
When do the clocks change next in Chile?
The next scheduled time transition in Chile will take place on Saturday, 04 April 2026. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of Chile follow the same time change schedule?
No. While the majority of Chile observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 1 regions (including Region of Magallanes) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in Chile?
Following the shift on 04 Apr 2026, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.