Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chile 🇨🇱 (1996)
| 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
9 MAR
09 Mar 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 09 March 1996, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 09 March 1996, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 09 Mar 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
12 OCT
12 Oct 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 12 October 1996, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 12 October 1996, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 12 Oct 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Chile (1996)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Antofagasta | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| Atacama | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| Aysén | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| Coquimbo Region | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| Los Lagos Region | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| Los Ríos Region | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| Maule Region | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| Ñuble | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| O'Higgins Region | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| Región de la Araucanía | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| Región de Valparaíso | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| Región del Biobío | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| Region of Magallanes | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| Santiago Metropolitan | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
| Tarapacá | 12 Oct 1996 | 09 Mar 1996 |
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 1996?
Yes, Chile observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1996 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, 09 March 1996. 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 09 Mar 1996, 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.