He time change In Chile, it is a measure implemented by the government to make the most of natural light during the warmer months. This measure, which is carried out twice a year, aims to improve energy efficiency by adapting the hours of light available to daily activities. Although this adjustment affects most of the country, there are some exceptions that should be taken into account.
The next change to daylight saving time In Chile, it is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2024. At 11:59 p.m. on that day, clocks in Continental Chile must be moved forward 60 minutes, jumping directly to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 8. This change is mandatory in almost all of Chile, with the exception of some specific regions that will maintain their current time zone.
For those who want to avoid confusion, the simplest thing to do is to set the clocks forward 60 minutes before going to sleep on Saturday, September 7. On most modern electronic devices, such as smartphones and computers, this adjustment is made by the daylight saving time It is done automatically. However, for older analog or digital clocks, such as wall clocks, alarm clocks and non-smart wristwatches, it will be necessary to make the change manually.
It is important to remember that the Magallanes Region and the Chilean Antarctic Territory do not participate in the time changeThese areas will maintain their current time zone (UTC-3) throughout the year. On the other hand, on Easter Island and Salas y Gómez Island, the time adjustment will take place on the same day, but at 22:00 local time, moving forward to 23:00.
He time change It can cause some difficulties in adjusting, especially during the first few days after adjustment. Some people may experience irritability, insomnia or drowsiness. To mitigate these effects, it is advisable to maintain fixed times for getting up and going to bed, avoid using electronic devices before sleeping, and maintain a comfortable temperature in the bedroom.
