Easter Island’s UTC offset during standard time is UTC−6. The island, also called Rapa Nui or Isla de Pascua, uses Easter Island Standard Time, two hours behind mainland Chile’s standard time.
During daylight-saving time, Easter Island moves forward to UTC−5, so UTC−6 applies during the island’s winter or standard-time period. This seasonal change is a common source of confusion, especially because Chile has adjusted its clock rules several times since 2015.
Easter Island lies roughly 3,500 kilometers west of continental Chile in the southeastern Pacific. Its time zone reflects its remote longitude, not its political separation: the island is a special territory of Chile. The island is famous for its moai statues, built by the Rapa Nui people, and was first recorded by Europeans in 1722, when Dutch navigator Jacob Roggeveen arrived on Easter Sunday.