Power Outages Affecting Santiago, Chile, Expected to Last Up to Seven Hours
Santiago, Chile is experiencing widespread, planned power outages impacting multiple communities as energy provider Enel undertakes maintenance and modernization function. The disruptions, which began Friday, March 13, 2026, and are continuing through Sunday, March 15, 2026, could last up to seven hours in some areas, according to reports.
Enel has announced that several communes are affected, including Maipú, Cerro Navia, Pudahuel, Macul, Providencia, La Florida, La Granja, Ñuñoa, and San Joaquín. Specific outage times vary by location. For example, residents of Ñuñoa can expect interruptions between 10:30 a.m. And 5:30 p.m. On Sunday, while San Joaquín faces outages from 9:30 a.m. To 5:30 p.m. The Santiago commune will be without power from 10:30 a.m. To 2:30 p.m. On Sunday.
The company stated that these outages are necessary to improve the reliability of the electrical grid in the Metropolitan Region. Enel encourages residents in affected areas to plan for the disruptions and take necessary safety precautions.
Customers can check if their address is impacted by visiting Enel’s online outage map. The map provides a projection of affected zones and details on both scheduled and unscheduled interruptions.
Enel is also providing assistance for individuals dependent on electricity for medical reasons. Those customers can contact the company at 600 696 0000, 800 800 696, or 22 696 0000. Additional channels for assistance include a form available online, WhatsApp at +56 9 9444 7606, the Enel Client App, the Enel Chile Facebook page, or by calling 800 800 696 / 600 696 0000 / 22 696 000.
These planned outages underscore the ongoing infrastructure improvements needed to maintain a stable power supply in the rapidly growing Santiago metropolitan area.
