When does daylight saving time start in Chile in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Chile starts on 2026-09-06 at 23:00 local time. Clocks spring forward to 01:00, shifting the offset from UTC-04:00 to UTC-03:00.
When does daylight saving time end in Chile in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Chile ends on 2026-04-04 at 23:00 local time. Clocks fall back to 23:00, shifting the offset from UTC-03:00 to UTC-04:00.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Chile?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Chile is "America/Santiago". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
How many DST transitions does Chile have in 2026?+
Chile has 2 daylight saving time transitions in 2026. Each transition shifts the local UTC offset by one hour.