Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chile 🇨🇱 (1968)
| 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
2 NOV
02 Nov 1968 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 02 November 1968, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 02 November 1968, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 Nov 1968 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Chile (1968)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Antofagasta | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| Atacama | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| Aysén | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| Coquimbo Region | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| Los Lagos Region | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| Los Ríos Region | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| Maule Region | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| Ñuble | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| O'Higgins Region | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| Región de la Araucanía | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| Región de Valparaíso | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| Región del Biobío | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| Region of Magallanes | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| Santiago Metropolitan | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
| Tarapacá | 02 Nov 1968 | - |
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 1968?
Yes, Chile observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1968 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 Saturday, 02 November 1968. 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?
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 02 Nov 1968, 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.