Daylight Savings Time Changes in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 (1979)
| Country: | Costa Rica |
| Capital: | San Jose |
| Abbreviations: | CR, CRI |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +506 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
24 FEB
24 Feb 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 24 February 1979, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 24 February 1979, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 24 Feb 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
2 JUN
02 Jun 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 02 June 1979, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 02 June 1979, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Jun 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Costa Rica (1979)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alajuela Province | 24 Feb 1979 | 02 Jun 1979 |
| Cartago Province | 24 Feb 1979 | 02 Jun 1979 |
| Guanacaste Province | 24 Feb 1979 | 02 Jun 1979 |
| Heredia Province | 24 Feb 1979 | 02 Jun 1979 |
| Limón Province | 24 Feb 1979 | 02 Jun 1979 |
| Provincia de San José | 24 Feb 1979 | 02 Jun 1979 |
| Puntarenas Province | 24 Feb 1979 | 02 Jun 1979 |
DST Changes Summary for Costa Rica
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan | 1992 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 14 Mar | 1992 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Costa Rica
Does Costa Rica use Daylight Saving Time in 1979?
Yes, Costa Rica observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1979 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 Costa Rica?
The next scheduled time transition in Costa Rica will take place on Saturday, 24 February 1979. 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 Costa Rica follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Costa Rica follows a single, unified schedule. Every province 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 Costa Rica?
Following the shift on 24 Feb 1979, 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.