Daylight Savings Time Changes in Argentina 🇦🇷 (2009)
| 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
23
:
00
14 MAR
14 Mar 2009 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 14 March 2009, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 14 March 2009, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 14 Mar 2009 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Argentina (2009)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | - | 14 Mar 2009 |
| Buenos Aires F.D. | - | 14 Mar 2009 |
| Chaco | - | 14 Mar 2009 |
| Cordoba | - | 14 Mar 2009 |
| Corrientes | - | 14 Mar 2009 |
| Entre Rios | - | 14 Mar 2009 |
| Formosa | - | 14 Mar 2009 |
| Misiones | - | 14 Mar 2009 |
| San Luis | - | 07 Mar 2009 |
| Santa Fe | - | 14 Mar 2009 |
| Santiago del Estero | - | 14 Mar 2009 |
| Tucuman | - | 14 Mar 2009 |
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 2009?
Yes, Argentina observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2009 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 12 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, 14 March 2009. 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, 12 provinces (including Catamarca, Chubut and others) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in Argentina?
Following the shift on 14 Mar 2009, 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.