Adjusting the schedule is a practice that is part of the usual calendar in Chile. Twice a year, the clocks are changed to make way for the summer or winter time, which impacts routines, work hours and hours of natural light.
After the advance applied in September 2025 throughout the continental territory, The country is approaching a new time change associated with the arrival of winter.
When is the next time change in Chile?
According to information released by the Calendario365 portal, The time change in Chile will take place during the early hours of Sunday, April 5, 2026. As of that date, winter time will begin to apply.
The adjustment will be made at 00:00, at which time the clocks must be set back 60 minutes. In practice, the country will return from the start of Sunday the 5th at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 4.
What happens with electronic devices
In most cases, mobile phones, computers and other electronic equipment make the change automatically. However, it is recommended to review the time settings to confirm that the setting has been applied correctly, especially on devices that do not have automatic updating.
There will be a new change later
Yes. The next setting is programmed for the Saturday September 5, 2026when the clocks must be advanced one hour from 00:00, starting summer time again during the early hours of Sunday the 6th.
