Daylight Savings Time Changes in Brazil 🇧🇷 (1966)
| Country: | Brazil |
| Capital: | Brasilia |
| Abbreviations: | BR, BRA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 21 |
| Dial Code: | +55 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
28 FEB
28 Feb 1966 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 28 February 1966, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 28 February 1966, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Feb 1966 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
31 OCT
31 Oct 1966 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 31 October 1966, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 31 October 1966, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Oct 1966 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by States in Brazil (1966)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Acre | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Alagoas | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Amapá | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Amazonas | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Bahia | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Ceará | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Espírito Santo | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Federal District | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Goiás | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Maranhão | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Mato Grosso | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Minas Gerais | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Pará | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Paraíba | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Paraná | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Pernambuco | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Piauí | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Rio Grande do Norte | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Rio Grande do Sul | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Rondônia | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Roraima | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Santa Catarina | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| São Paulo | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Sergipe | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
| Tocantins | 31 Oct 1966 | 28 Feb 1966 |
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 1966?
Yes, Brazil observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1966 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 Monday, 28 February 1966. 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 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 28 Feb 1966, 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.