Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chile 🇨🇱 (1988)
| 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
12 MAR
12 Mar 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 12 March 1988, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 12 March 1988, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 12 Mar 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
8 OCT
08 Oct 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 08 October 1988, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 08 October 1988, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 08 Oct 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Chile (1988)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Antofagasta | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| Atacama | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| Aysén | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| Coquimbo Region | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| Los Lagos Region | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| Los Ríos Region | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| Maule Region | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| Ñuble | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| O'Higgins Region | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| Región de la Araucanía | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| Región de Valparaíso | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| Región del Biobío | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| Region of Magallanes | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| Santiago Metropolitan | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
| Tarapacá | 08 Oct 1988 | 12 Mar 1988 |
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 1988?
Yes, Chile observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 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, 12 March 1988. 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 12 Mar 1988, 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.