Time zone
EASST
Easter Island Summer Time
Easter Island Summer Time (EASST) covers Chile’s remote Pacific/Easter timezone—the isolated Rapa Nui island out in the Pacific. Living here means syncing daily life to a rhythm shaped more by Pacific isolation and tourism than mainland conventions; daylight saving nudges clocks forward for summer, giving sunnier evenings against dramatic ocean horizons.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Current offset
UTC-06:00
Standard · -06
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
0
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About EASST
A fixed, year-round offset.
Easter Island Summer Time (EASST) covers Chile’s remote Pacific/Easter timezone—the isolated Rapa Nui island out in the Pacific. Living here means syncing daily life to a rhythm shaped more by Pacific isolation and tourism than mainland conventions; daylight saving nudges clocks forward for summer, giving sunnier evenings against dramatic ocean horizons.
Same offset · UTC-06:00
Other zones at UTC-06:00 right now.
These named zones share EASST's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EASST, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What does EASST stand for and which area does it cover?
- EASST stands for Easter Island Summer Time and refers to the Pacific/Easter timezone used on Chile’s Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in the remote eastern Pacific.
- Is Easter Island currently observing daylight saving time?
- No, Easter Island is currently not observing daylight saving time and is on its standard offset of UTC‑06:00.
- When does the next daylight saving period start on Easter Island?
- The next daylight saving period resumes on 5 September 2026, when clocks move to UTC‑05:00, extending evening daylight into the local summer.
- Which country uses EASST?
- EASST is used exclusively by Chile, specifically on Easter Island, over 3,500 km from the Chilean mainland.
- How does Easter Island’s timezone compare to mainland Chile?
- Easter Island is typically one hour behind mainland Chile, moving between UTC‑06:00 in winter and UTC‑05:00 in summer, whereas mainland zones range from UTC‑04:00 to UTC‑03:00.
- How does daylight saving affect daily life on Easter Island?
- Shifting to UTC‑05:00 in summer gives more afternoon and evening light, aligning waking hours with the island’s tourism and traditional gathering times across its volcanic landscapes.
- Is Easter Island’s timezone unique in the region?
- Yes, Easter Island is one of the most remote inhabited places on Earth, and its distinct offset long sets it apart from neighbouring Pacific islands and continental America.
- What challenges does EASST pose for international travellers?
- Travellers must account for a sharp one‑hour shift from mainland Chile plus daylight saving changes, complicating flight schedules and online meetings.
- Are there other timezones with similar isolation to EASST?
- Few share Easter Island’s degree of separation; nearby Pacific archipelagos use neighbouring but often different offsets, making EASST among the most conspicuously isolated zone in the world.
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