Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chile 🇨🇱 (1947)
| 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 1947 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 31 March 1947, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 31 March 1947, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Mar 1947 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Chile (1947)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Antofagasta | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| Atacama | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| Aysén | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| Coquimbo Region | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| Los Lagos Region | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| Los Ríos Region | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| Maule Region | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| Ñuble | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| O'Higgins Region | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| Región de la Araucanía | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| Región de Valparaíso | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| Región del Biobío | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| Region of Magallanes | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| Santiago Metropolitan | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
| Tarapacá | - | 31 Mar 1947 |
DST Changes Summary for Chile
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | 2016 | 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 1947?
Yes, Chile observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1947 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 Monday, 31 March 1947. 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 1947, 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.