Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chile 🇨🇱 (1946)
| Country: | Chile |
| Capital: | Santiago |
| Abbreviations: | CL, CHL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 5 |
| Dial Code: | +56 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
14 JUL
14 Jul 1946 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 14 July 1946, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 14 July 1946, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 14 Jul 1946 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Chile (1946)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Antofagasta | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
| Atacama | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
| Aysén | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
| Coquimbo Region | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
| Los Lagos Region | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
| Los Ríos Region | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
| Maule Region | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
| Ñuble | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
| O'Higgins Region | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
| Región de la Araucanía | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
| Región de Valparaíso | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
| Región del Biobío | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
| Santiago Metropolitan | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
| Tarapacá | 14 Jul 1946 | - |
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 |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chile
Does Chile use Daylight Saving Time in 1946?
Yes, Chile observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1946 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 Sunday, 14 July 1946. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
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 14 Jul 1946, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.