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Daylight Saving Time in Chile (2026–2027)

Chile observes daylight saving time (often written “daylight savings”). In 2026 clocks go forward on 5 September 2026 and back on 4 April 2026, except BRT, BRT, which never change.

CLT schedule

Used in Santiago, Concepcion, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar.

2026

  • 4 April 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from CLT (UTC−3) to CLT (UTC−4). Rule: the first Saturday in April.
  • 5 September 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from CLT (UTC−4) to CLT (UTC−3). Rule: the first Saturday in September.

2027

  • 3 April 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from CLT (UTC−3) to CLT (UTC−4). Rule: the first Saturday in April.
  • 4 September 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from CLT (UTC−4) to CLT (UTC−3). Rule: the first Saturday in September.

UTC−5 schedule

2026

  • 4 April 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 21:59 local time, from UTC−5 (UTC−5) to UTC−6 (UTC−6). Rule: the first Saturday in April.
  • 5 September 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 21:59 local time, from UTC−6 (UTC−6) to UTC−5 (UTC−5). Rule: the first Saturday in September.

2027

  • 3 April 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 21:59 local time, from UTC−5 (UTC−5) to UTC−6 (UTC−6). Rule: the first Saturday in April.
  • 4 September 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 21:59 local time, from UTC−6 (UTC−6) to UTC−5 (UTC−5). Rule: the first Saturday in September.

Areas of Chile that never change their clocks

  • BRT (America/Coyhaique)
  • BRT (America/Punta_Arenas)

Daylight saving time in Chile: FAQ

When do the clocks go forward in Chile?

On 5 September 2026 at 23:59 local time, clocks go forward one hour from CLT (UTC−4) to CLT (UTC−3). The rule is the first Saturday in September.

When do the clocks go back in Chile?

On 4 April 2026 at 23:59 local time, clocks go back one hour from CLT (UTC−3) to CLT (UTC−4). The rule is the first Saturday in April.

Does the whole of Chile observe daylight saving time?

No. America/Coyhaique (BRT) and America/Punta_Arenas (BRT) stay on the same offset all year.

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.