Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chile 🇨🇱 (2014)
| 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
26 APR
26 Apr 2014 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 26 April 2014, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 26 April 2014, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Apr 2014 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
6 SEP
06 Sep 2014 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 06 September 2014, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 06 September 2014, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 06 Sep 2014 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Chile (2014)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Antofagasta | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Atacama | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Aysén | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Coquimbo Region | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Los Lagos Region | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Los Ríos Region | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Maule Region | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Ñuble | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| O'Higgins Region | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Región de la Araucanía | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Región de Valparaíso | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Región del Biobío | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Region of Magallanes | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Santiago Metropolitan | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
| Tarapacá | 06 Sep 2014 | 26 Apr 2014 |
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 2014?
Yes, Chile observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2014 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, 26 April 2014. 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 26 Apr 2014, 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.