When is the next time change in Chile?

The next clock change in Chile will be on Saturday, 12 March 1994. At 23:59 local time, clocks will turn backward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Chile?

After the clocks change on 12 Mar 1994, there will be more light in the morning. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chile 🇨🇱 (1994)

Q: Does Chile use Daylight Saving Time in 1994?

Chile observes Daylight Saving Time in 1994. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Chile follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	Chile
Capital:	Santiago
Abbreviations:	CL, CHL
IANA Time Zones:	5
Dial Code:	+56

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

12 MAR

12 Mar 1994 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 12 March 1994, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 12 March 1994, 23:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 12 Mar 1994 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Before

After

8 OCT

08 Oct 1994 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 08 October 1994, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 08 October 1994, 01:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 08 Oct 1994 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

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Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Chile (1994)

Region	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Antofagasta	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
Arica y Parinacota Region	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
Atacama	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
Aysén	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
Coquimbo Region	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
Los Lagos Region	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
Los Ríos Region	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
Maule Region	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
Ñuble	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
O'Higgins Region	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
Región de la Araucanía	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
Región de Valparaíso	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
Región del Biobío	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
Region of Magallanes	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
Santiago Metropolitan	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994
Tarapacá	08 Oct 1994	12 Mar 1994

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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Does Chile use Daylight Saving Time in 1994?

Yes, Chile observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1994 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 1994. 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 1994, 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.