Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bolivia 🇧🇴 (1931)
| Country: | Bolivia |
| Capital: | Sucre |
| Abbreviations: | BO, BOL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +591 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
00
:
59
14 OCT
14 Oct 1931 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 14 October 1931, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 14 October 1931, 00:59 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 14 Oct 1931 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Bolivia (1931)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Beni Department | 14 Oct 1931 | - |
| Chuquisaca Department | 14 Oct 1931 | - |
| Departamento de Cochabamba | 14 Oct 1931 | - |
| Departamento de Pando | 14 Oct 1931 | - |
| La Paz Department | 14 Oct 1931 | - |
| Oruro | 14 Oct 1931 | - |
| Potosí Department | 14 Oct 1931 | - |
| Santa Cruz Department | 14 Oct 1931 | - |
| Tarija Department | 14 Oct 1931 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Bolivia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | 1931 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 00:59 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bolivia
Does Bolivia use Daylight Saving Time in 1931?
Yes, Bolivia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1931 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 Bolivia?
The next scheduled time transition in Bolivia will take place on Wednesday, 14 October 1931. 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 Bolivia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Bolivia follows a single, unified schedule. Every department across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Bolivia?
Following the shift on 14 Oct 1931, 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.