Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chile 🇨🇱 (1998)
| 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
14 MAR
14 Mar 1998 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 14 March 1998, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 14 March 1998, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 14 Mar 1998 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
26 SEP
26 Sep 1998 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 26 September 1998, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 26 September 1998, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Sep 1998 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Chile (1998)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Antofagasta | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| Atacama | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| Aysén | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| Coquimbo Region | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| Los Lagos Region | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| Los Ríos Region | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| Maule Region | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| Ñuble | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| O'Higgins Region | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| Región de la Araucanía | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| Región de Valparaíso | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| Región del Biobío | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| Region of Magallanes | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| Santiago Metropolitan | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
| Tarapacá | 26 Sep 1998 | 14 Mar 1998 |
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 1998?
Yes, Chile observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1998 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, 14 March 1998. 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 14 Mar 1998, 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.