DST in Chile Standard Time (CLT/CLST)
Daylight Saving Time schedule, clock change dates, and UTC offsets for Santiago, Valparaiso, Concepcion.
Current Status
Standard TimeGMT-4 (UTC-04:00)
Next change: Sunday, September 6, 2026 — clocks move forward 1 hour (to GMT-3, UTC-03:00)
2026 DST Schedule
Spring Forward
September 6
GMT-4 (UTC-04:00) → GMT-3 (UTC-03:00)
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Fall Back
April 5
GMT-3 (UTC-03:00) → GMT-4 (UTC-04:00)
Clocks move back 1 hour
2027 DST Schedule
Fall Back
April 4, 2027
GMT-3 (UTC-03:00) → GMT-4 (UTC-04:00)
Spring Forward
September 5, 2027
GMT-4 (UTC-04:00) → GMT-3 (UTC-03:00)
Historical DST Dates
| Year | Spring Forward | Fall Back |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sep 3 | Apr 2 |
| 2024 | Sep 8 | Apr 7 |
| 2025 | Sep 7 | Apr 6 |
| 2026 | Sep 6 | Apr 5 |
Tips for the DST Transition
- 1Gradually adjust your sleep schedule by 15-20 minutes per day in the days leading up to the change.
- 2Set your clocks before going to bed the night before the transition.
- 3Use the extra hour in fall to catch up on rest — avoid staying up late.
- 4Check battery-powered clocks and manual devices, as they may not auto-update.
- 5Be cautious driving the Monday after spring forward, as fatigue-related accidents increase.
- 6Update any scheduled events, alarms, and reminders that may be affected.
UTC Offsets
- Standard
- UTC-04:00 (GMT-4)
- Daylight
- UTC-03:00 (GMT-3)
- IANA ID
- America/Santiago
DST Quick Facts
- Last clock change
- April 5, 2026
- Clocks moved back 1 hour — 1 day ago
- Next clock change
- September 6, 2026
- Clocks move forward 1 hour — in 152 days
- DST duration 2026
- 210 days
- 58% of the year in summer time
- Current UTC offset
- UTC-04:00 (GMT-4)
- On standard time (UTC-04:00)
Countries
- Chile
Major Cities
- Santiago
- Valparaiso
- Concepcion