Chile Adjusts Clocks for Daylight Savings Time
Effective Date
Saturday, September 10, 2022, at midnight
Santiago, Chile - Originally scheduled for September 3, Chile's clocks will be adjusted one hour forward on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at midnight. This change marks the transition to Daylight Savings Time.
The adjustment will affect mainland Chile, moving it to the UTC -3 time zone, and insular Chile, which will switch to the UTC -5 time zone. This Daylight Savings Time will remain in effect until April 1, 2023, when Chile will return to Standard Time.
The decision to postpone the initial change was made to align with the inauguration of the new Chilean government, which takes place on September 11. The government will assess the impact of the Daylight Savings Time adjustment before making a decision on its future implementation.
Citizens are encouraged to adjust their clocks accordingly and note the following: - This change affects both analog and digital clocks. - Electronic devices that automatically adjust for time changes should update accordingly. - Any appointments or events scheduled for Saturday, September 10, should be adjusted for the one-hour change.
By implementing Daylight Savings Time, Chile aims to maximize daylight hours during the summer months, potentially reducing energy consumption and promoting outdoor activities.
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