Chile Switches to Standard Time: Here's What You Need to Know
Time Change Back by One Hour
Effective Sunday, April 7 at 00:00 AM
Chile has officially changed to Standard Time, effective from 00:00 AM on Sunday, April 7. This means that clocks have been set back by one hour across the country, including Easter Island.
Three Time Zones in Chile
Chile is divided into three time zones. The majority of the country, including the capital Santiago, is in the Chile Standard Time (CLT) zone, which is now UTC -4. Easter Island is in the Easter Island Time (EAST) zone, which is now UTC -6.
Synchronization with Official Time
Users who access the official Chile time website (www.horaoficialcl) can synchronize their clocks or devices with the correct time. The system will automatically adjust for the time change.
Time Difference with New York
With the switch to Standard Time, Chile is now one hour behind New York, regardless of daylight saving time. When it is 10 AM in New York, it will be 9 AM in Santiago.
Daylight Saving Time in Chile
Chile typically observes Daylight Saving Time (CLDT) from the first Sunday in September to the second Sunday in April. During this period, the clocks are advanced by one hour, bringing the country to UTC -3 and UTC -5 for CLT and EAST, respectively.
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