Daylight Savings Time Changes in Argentina 🇦🇷 (1988)
| 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
30 NOV
30 Nov 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 30 November 1988, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 30 November 1988, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Nov 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Argentina (1988)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Buenos Aires F.D. | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Catamarca | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Chaco | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Chubut | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Cordoba | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Corrientes | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Entre Rios | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Formosa | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Jujuy | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| La Pampa | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| La Rioja | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Mendoza | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Misiones | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Neuquen | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Rio Negro | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Salta | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| San Juan | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| San Luis | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Santa Cruz | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Santa Fe | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Santiago del Estero | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Tierra del Fuego | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
| Tucuman | 30 Nov 1988 | - |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Argentina
Does Argentina use Daylight Saving Time in 1988?
Yes, Argentina observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 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 Wednesday, 30 November 1988. 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 30 Nov 1988, 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.