Apr 5, 2026, 12:00 midnight
| End DST: | Monday, March 31, 1947 — 1 hour backward |
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Apr 1
Back 1 hour
Apr 1, 1947 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Tuesday, April 1, 1947, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, March 31, 1947, 11:00:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Apr 1, 1947 than the day before. There was more light in the morning and less light in the evening.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
May 21
Forward 1 hour
May 21, 1947 - Time Zone Change (CLT → CLT)
When local standard time was about to reach
Wednesday, May 21, 1947, 11:00:00 pm clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Thursday, May 22, 1947, 12:00:00 midnight local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on May 22, 1947 than the day before. There was more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Daylight Saving Time in Other Years
DST changes do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
| Year | DST End (Clock Backward) | DST Start (Clock Forward) |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 — 1926 | DST not observed | |
| 1927 | No DST End | Thursday, September 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1928 | Sunday, April 1, 12:00 midnight | Saturday, September 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1929 | Monday, April 1, 12:00 midnight | Sunday, September 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1930 | Tuesday, April 1, 12:00 midnight | Monday, September 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1931 | Wednesday, April 1, 12:00 midnight | Tuesday, September 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1932 | Friday, April 1, 12:00 midnight | No DST Start |
| 1933 — 1945 | DST not observed | |
| 1946 | No DST End | Monday, July 15, 12:00 midnight |
| 1947 | Tuesday, April 1, 12:00 midnight | No DST Start |
| 1948 — 1949 | DST not observed | |
| All times are local for Santiago. | ||