Chile Time 2010 - 2011

SANTIAGO - The Government (of Chile) announced 3 weeks delay in the enforcement of the "winter time" to address the water shortage affecting the country, so it shall take effect from Saturday 2 April 2011.

The announcement was made at La Moneda by the Minister Secretary General of Government, Ena von Baer.

The measure is aimed at making better use of sunlight, amid the tight electricity supply.

This is the second consecutive year that the authorities decide to postpone the commencement of "winter time".

In 2010 it (the Chilean government) adopted the same extension after the earthquake that affected much of the country.

Thus, at 24:00 (midnight) on Saturday 2 April 2011, the clocks will go back hour, becoming 23:00 (11pm) the same day.

Meanwhile, on Easter Island and Salas y Gómez Island will do the same, but at 22.00 (10pm) on Saturday, becoming 21.00 (9pm).

This schedule will last until the second Saturday in October 2011 (8 October 2011).

News:

USA & Canada clocks
on Daylight Saving Time until:
Sunday 4 November 2012 2am local time

Europe / UK clocks
on Summer Time until:
Sunday 28 October 2012 01:00 GMT

Australia clocks
on Standard Time until:
Sunday 7 October 2012 3am local time

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