Daylight Saving Time 2026 in Chile

In 2026, Chile observes daylight saving time from Sunday, September 6, 2026 to Saturday, April 4, 2026. Clocks spring forward on 2026-09-06 and fall back on 2026-04-04.

DST 2026 schedule for Chile

Fall back
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Clocks shift from 23:00 (GMT-3, UTC-03:00) to 23:00 (GMT-4, UTC-04:00).
Spring forward
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Clocks shift from 23:00 (GMT-4, UTC-04:00) to 01:00 (GMT-3, UTC-03:00).

About time in Chile

Country
Chile
IANA time zone
America/Santiago
Observes DST in 2026
Yes
Transitions in 2026
2

DST for Chile in other years

DST 2026 in other countries

Frequently asked questions about DST 2026 in Chile

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.