Easter Island Standard Time (EAST)

Easter Island Standard Time (EAST) operates at UTC−6 and is used on Easter Island, a Chilean territory in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. During the summer months, the island switches to Easter Island Summer Time (EASST), moving to UTC−5. EAST, sometimes simply called "Rapa Nui Time," supports the administration and daily activities of this remote island community.

Importance and Global Use of EAST

Easter Island Standard Time (EAST) is vital for coordinating public services, education, transportation, and tourism on the island. Having a consistent standard time outside the summer daylight saving period supports local businesses and preserves smooth daily schedules, which is important for both residents and the significant number of tourists visiting its archaeological sites.

Globally, EAST has a limited reach beyond Easter Island itself, but it is important for aligning communications, flights, and shipping with mainland Chile. By maintaining a standard UTC−6 time (and switching to UTC−5 in summer), Easter Island can synchronize more easily with Chilean time zones, supporting tourism, cultural ties, and economic exchanges.

Where and When EAST is used worldwide

Other Time Zones in UTC -6

Other time zones share the same offset as Easter Island Standard Time (EAST), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.

• Central Standard Time – CST
• Galapagos Time – GALT
• Mountain Daylight Time – MDT