Well, because humans are lazy and can’t handle being awake for more than 12 hours straight without a break. So, we invented time zones to make our lives easier by dividing the world into convenient chunks of time that we can all agree on (mostly).

Now Let’s jump right into South America a continent full of surprises and unexpected time zone changes. Here are some of the most notable ones:

1) Argentina: This country is famous for its steak, wine, and…time zone confusion? Yep, that’s right! In 2018, they decided to switch from three time zones (UTC-3, UTC-4, and UTC-5) to just two (UTC-3 and UTC-4). This caused chaos for airlines, businesses, and anyone who had planned their day around the old system.

To make matters worse, some provinces in Argentina still use different time zones than others! For example, Tierra del Fuego (the southernmost province) is on UTC-3, while Jujuy (in the northwest) uses UTC-4. This means that if you’re traveling from Buenos Aires to Córdoba, you need to adjust your watch by an hour but only if you’re flying over Tierra del Fuego!

2) Brazil: The largest country in South America has a time zone system that would make even the most seasoned programmer dizzy. They have three official time zones (UTC-3, UTC-4, and UTC-5), but some states use their own local time instead of following the national standard. For example, Amazonas uses UTC-4:30, while Rorgoala uses UTC-4:00.

This can cause confusion for travelers who are trying to figure out what time it is in different parts of Brazil. To make matters worse, some cities within a state may use a different local time than the rest! For example, Boa Vista (the capital of Rorgoala) uses UTC-4:00, while Santarém (in Pará) uses UTC-3.

3) Chile: This country is famous for its beautiful landscapes and…time zone changes? Yep, that’s right! In 2018, they decided to switch from three time zones (UTC-4, UTC-3, and UTC-2) to just two (UTC-3 and UTC-4). However, the change was not implemented immediately it took over a year for everyone to adjust their clocks.

To make matters worse, some regions in Chile still use different time zones than others! For example, Easter Island uses UTC-9:30, while Valparaíso (the second largest city) uses UTC-3. This means that if you’re traveling from Santiago to Punta Arenas, you need to adjust your watch by an hour but only if you’re flying over Easter Island!