Daylight Savings Time Changes in Brazil 🇧🇷 (1985)
| 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
1 NOV
01 Nov 1985 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 01 November 1985, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 01 November 1985, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Nov 1985 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by States in Brazil (1985)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Acre | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Alagoas | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Amapá | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Amazonas | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Bahia | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Ceará | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Espírito Santo | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Federal District | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Goiás | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Maranhão | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Mato Grosso | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Minas Gerais | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Pará | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Paraíba | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Paraná | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Pernambuco | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Piauí | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Rio de Janeiro | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Rio Grande do Norte | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Rio Grande do Sul | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Rondônia | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Roraima | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Santa Catarina | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| São Paulo | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Sergipe | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
| Tocantins | 01 Nov 1985 | - |
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 1985?
Yes, Brazil observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1985 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 Friday, 01 November 1985. 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 01 Nov 1985, 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.