When Do the Clocks Change in Chile?
Clocks go back on Saturday, April 3, 2027. At 11:59 PM the clocks jump to 11:00 PM.
What Happens, and When
Chile moves to daylight time in early September and back in early April, on the southern hemisphere schedule — the opposite half of the year from Europe and North America.
| Zone | Next change | Clocks |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago | Apr 3, 2027 | 11:59 PM → 11:00 PM (back) |
| Easter | Apr 3, 2027 | 9:59 PM → 9:00 PM (back) |
Which Time Differences Move on Apr 3, 2027
A clock change is only interesting because of what it does to the gap between you and everyone else. These are the differences from Chile before and after the change — note that a gap only moves if the other side does not change on the same date.
| Difference to | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| New York | -1:00 | 0 changes |
| London | +4:00 | +5:00 changes |
| UTC | +3:00 | +4:00 changes |
| India | +8:30 | +9:30 changes |
| Tokyo | +12:00 | +13:00 changes |
| Sydney | +13:00 | +14:00 changes |
| Dubai | +7:00 | +8:00 changes |
7 of these 7 differences move on the day.
Why Chile Does Change Its Clocks
Chile has changed its daylight saving rules repeatedly, including a period of year-round summer time from 2015. The Magallanes region in the far south now stays on UTC-3 permanently while the rest of the country continues to switch.
The practical consequence is that every time difference involving Chile shifts by an hour on Saturday, April 3, 2027. Anything recurring — a standing call, an automated report, a flight connection — is worth checking across that date, particularly against countries that change on a different day or not at all.
To see the exact gap between any two places on any date, use the time zone converter, or the meeting planner for a whole group at once.
Cities Affected
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the clocks change in Chile?
The next change is Saturday, April 3, 2027, when clocks go back — 11:59 PM becomes 11:00 PM. That is 174 days from today.
Do the clocks go forward or back?
They go back at the next change. Clocks going forward means an hour of sleep lost and lighter evenings; going back means an hour gained and darker afternoons.
Will my meetings be affected?
Any recurring meeting booked across a clock change needs checking, because the two ends move at different times — or one end does not move at all. The time zone converter shows the exact gap for any pair on any date.