Daylight Savings Time Changes in Brazil 🇧🇷 (1931)
| Country: | Brazil |
| Capital: | Brasilia |
| Abbreviations: | BR, BRA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 21 |
| Dial Code: | +55 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
10
:
59
After
12
:
00
3 OCT
03 Oct 1931 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 03 October 1931, 10:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 03 October 1931, 12:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 03 Oct 1931 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by States in Brazil (1931)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Acre | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Alagoas | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Amapá | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Amazonas | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Bahia | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Ceará | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Espírito Santo | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Federal District | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Goiás | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Maranhão | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Mato Grosso | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Minas Gerais | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Pará | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Paraíba | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Paraná | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Pernambuco | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Piauí | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Rio de Janeiro | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Rio Grande do Norte | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Rio Grande do Sul | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Rondônia | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Roraima | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Santa Catarina | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| São Paulo | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Sergipe | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
| Tocantins | 03 Oct 1931 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Brazil
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | 2012 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 16 Feb | 2013 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Brazil
Does Brazil use Daylight Saving Time in 1931?
Yes, Brazil 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 Brazil?
The next scheduled time transition in Brazil will take place on Saturday, 03 October 1931. At 10:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Brazil follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Brazil spans 21 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each state.
How will the next transition affect the day in Brazil?
Following the shift on 03 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.