Daylight Savings Time Changes in Argentina 🇦🇷 (1974)
| Country: | Argentina |
| Capital: | Buenos Aires |
| Abbreviations: | AR, ARG |
| IANA Time Zones: | 19 |
| Dial Code: | +54 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
22 JAN
22 Jan 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 22 January 1974, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 22 January 1974, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 22 Jan 1974 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 APR
30 Apr 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 30 April 1974, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 30 April 1974, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Apr 1974 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Argentina (1974)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Buenos Aires F.D. | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Catamarca | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Chaco | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Chubut | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Cordoba | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Corrientes | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Entre Rios | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Formosa | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Jujuy | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| La Pampa | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| La Rioja | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Mendoza | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Misiones | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Neuquen | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Rio Negro | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Salta | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| San Juan | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| San Luis | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Santa Cruz | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Santa Fe | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Santiago del Estero | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Tierra del Fuego | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
| Tucuman | 22 Jan 1974 | 30 Apr 1974 |
DST Changes Summary for Argentina
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | 2008 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 14 Mar | 2009 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Argentina
Does Argentina use Daylight Saving Time in 1974?
Yes, Argentina observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1974 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Argentina?
The next scheduled time transition in Argentina will take place on Tuesday, 22 January 1974. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Argentina follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Argentina spans 19 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each province.
How will the next transition affect the day in Argentina?
Following the shift on 22 Jan 1974, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.