Time zone · Americas
EAST
Easter Island Standard Time
Easter Island Standard Time (EAST) covers the iconic Rapa Nui territory of Chile, where clocks shift seasonally between standard and daylight saving time to make the most of the island’s long Pacific days.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Current offset
UTC-05:00
Daylight · -05
Daylight saving
Active
Reverts 3 Apr 2027
IANA zones
1
1 observe DST, 0 don't
DST offset
UTC-05:00
EASST · +1h
About EAST
Standard time, with a summer shift.
Easter Island Standard Time (EAST) covers the iconic Rapa Nui territory of Chile, where clocks shift seasonally between standard and daylight saving time to make the most of the island’s long Pacific days.
DST schedule · EAST · EASST
2027 Saturday · clocks fall back
Clocks fall back by one hour · in 6 months.
One year, two clocks
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to EAST.
For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.
Where EAST is used
One country.
Same offset · UTC-05:00
Other zones at UTC-05:00 right now.
These named zones share EAST's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
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EAST to the world's clocks.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EAST, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Easter Island really change its clocks twice a year?
- Yes—like mainland Chile, Easter Island switches to daylight saving time in local summer, then reverts to UTC−06:00 for the rest of the year.
- Why does such a remote island use daylight saving time?
- Synchronizing with national schedules helps keep travel, trade, and digital coordination aligned with Chile’s mainland rhythms, even 3,700 km away.
- Is Easter Island the only place using this time zone?
- Correct—EAST is a single-zone region; no other country or territory shares Easter Island’s exact time rules.
- When do Easter Island’s clocks change?
- Easter Island changes its clocks at the same moment as mainland Chile: forward an hour in early September and back in early April. Check the timeline above for live details.
- What’s the best time to call someone on Easter Island from Europe?
- Easter Island is 6 to 8 hours behind Central European Time, depending on the season, so a call at 16:00–17:00 in Paris or Berlin lands between 08:00 and 11:00 on the island.
- Is the clock ever wrong compared to solar noon there?
- Yes. Easter Island lies near 109°W, far west of the 90°W meridian that UTC−06:00 is based on, so solar noon falls around 13:00–13:35 on standard time and around 14:00–14:35 during summer time.
- Can I set automatic DST updates on my phone for EASTER?
- Yes—choose Easter Island in your device’s time zone settings; it will handle the seasonal shift automatically.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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