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Daylight saving time in Chile
In 2026, clocks in Chile go forward on Saturday, September 5, 2026 and back on Saturday, April 4, 2026. In 2027, they go forward on Saturday, September 4, 2027 and back on Saturday, April 3, 2027.
Clock change dates
| Year | Clocks go forward | Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, September 5 midnight → 1:00 AM | Saturday, April 4 midnight → 11:00 PM |
| 2027 | Saturday, September 4 midnight → 1:00 AM | Saturday, April 3 midnight → 11:00 PM |
Times are local wall-clock times in Santiago.
The rules
Chile sets its daylight saving dates by government decree. Summer time usually runs from early September to early April, with the change happening at midnight on a Saturday night.
Exceptions
The southern Magallanes region stays on UTC−3 all year.
Questions
When does daylight saving time end in 2026 in Chile?
Clocks go back one hour on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from midnight to 11:00 PM.
When does daylight saving time start in 2027 in Chile?
Clocks go forward one hour on Saturday, September 4, 2027, from midnight to 1:00 AM.
Do I lose or gain an hour of sleep?
When clocks go forward you lose an hour of sleep that night; when they go back you gain one. Phones and computers change automatically.