Daylight Savings Time Changes in Argentina 🇦🇷 (1992)
| Country: | Argentina |
| Capital: | Buenos Aires |
| Abbreviations: | AR, ARG |
| IANA Time Zones: | 19 |
| Dial Code: | +54 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
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59
After
23
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00
29 FEB
29 Feb 1992 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 29 February 1992, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 29 February 1992, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Feb 1992 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
17 OCT
17 Oct 1992 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 17 October 1992, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 17 October 1992, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 17 Oct 1992 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Argentina (1992)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Buenos Aires F.D. | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Catamarca | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Chaco | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Chubut | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Cordoba | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Corrientes | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Entre Rios | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Formosa | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Jujuy | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| La Pampa | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| La Rioja | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Mendoza | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Misiones | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Neuquen | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Rio Negro | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Salta | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| San Juan | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Santa Cruz | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Santa Fe | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Santiago del Estero | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Tierra del Fuego | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Tucuman | 17 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
Provinces in Argentina that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
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 1992?
Yes, Argentina observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1992 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.
Note that this does not apply to the entire country, as 1 provinces do not participate in the change.
When do the clocks change next in Argentina?
The next scheduled time transition in Argentina will take place on Saturday, 29 February 1992. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of Argentina follow the same time change schedule?
No. While the majority of Argentina observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 1 provinces (including San Luis) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in Argentina?
Following the shift on 29 Feb 1992, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.