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Easter Island Time

Easter Island (Rapa Nui) uses Easter Island Time (EAST, UTC−6) in winter and EASST (UTC−5) in summer. This remote Chilean territory in the South Pacific is world-famous for its nearly 1,000 monolithic moai statues.

EAST / EASSTUTC−6 / UTC−5

Why people check Easter Island time

Common reasons to track the current time in Easter Island.

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Moai & archaeology tourism

Rapa Nui National Park receives tens of thousands of visitors yearly; flight arrivals and guided tours use EAST/EASST.

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LATAM remote destination

A single LAN route connects Easter Island to Santiago; passengers track EAST/EASST for departure windows.

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Pacific research station

Easter Island is a refuelling and logistics point for South Pacific research vessels.

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Tapati Rapa Nui festival

The annual cultural festival draws visitors worldwide; event times are published in local EAST/EASST.

Easter Island Time — FAQ

What time zone is Easter Island in?

Easter Island uses EAST (UTC−6) in winter and EASST (UTC−5) in Chilean summer, following Chile's DST cycle.

How far behind Santiago is Easter Island?

Easter Island is 2 hours behind Santiago in both winter (CLT vs EAST) and summer (CLST vs EASST).

How far behind London is Easter Island?

Easter Island is 6 hours behind London in winter and 5–7 hours during various DST transitions.