Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chile 🇨🇱 (1931)
| 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
31 MAR
31 Mar 1931 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 31 March 1931, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 31 March 1931, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Mar 1931 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
31 AUG
31 Aug 1931 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 31 August 1931, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 31 August 1931, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Aug 1931 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Chile (1931)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Antofagasta | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Atacama | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Aysén | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Coquimbo Region | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Los Lagos Region | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Los Ríos Region | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Maule Region | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Ñuble | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| O'Higgins Region | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Región de la Araucanía | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Región de Valparaíso | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Región del Biobío | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Region of Magallanes | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Santiago Metropolitan | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
| Tarapacá | 31 Aug 1931 | 31 Mar 1931 |
DST Changes Summary for Chile
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | 2016 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chile
Does Chile use Daylight Saving Time in 1931?
Yes, Chile observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1931 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.
When do the clocks change next in Chile?
The next scheduled time transition in Chile will take place on Tuesday, 31 March 1931. 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?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Chile spans 5 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.
How will the next transition affect the day in Chile?
Following the shift on 31 Mar 1931, 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.