Daylight Savings Time Changes in Brazil 🇧🇷 (1949)
| Country: | Brazil |
| Capital: | Brasilia |
| Abbreviations: | BR, BRA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 21 |
| Dial Code: | +55 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
30 NOV
30 Nov 1949 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 30 November 1949, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 30 November 1949, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Nov 1949 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by States in Brazil (1949)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Acre | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Alagoas | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Amapá | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Amazonas | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Bahia | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Ceará | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Espírito Santo | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Federal District | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Goiás | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Maranhão | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Mato Grosso | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Minas Gerais | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Pará | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Paraíba | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Paraná | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Pernambuco | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Piauí | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Rio de Janeiro | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Rio Grande do Norte | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Rio Grande do Sul | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Rondônia | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Roraima | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Santa Catarina | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| São Paulo | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Sergipe | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
| Tocantins | 30 Nov 1949 | - |
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 1949?
Yes, Brazil observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1949 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 Wednesday, 30 November 1949. 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 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 30 Nov 1949, 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.