Daylight Savings Time Changes in Ecuador 🇪🇨 (1992)
| Country: | Ecuador |
| Capital: | Quito |
| Abbreviations: | EC, ECU |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +593 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
27 NOV
27 Nov 1992 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 27 November 1992, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 27 November 1992, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Nov 1992 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Ecuador (1992)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Azuay | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Bolívar | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Cañar | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Carchi | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Chimborazo Province | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Cotopaxi | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| El Oro | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Esmeraldas | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Galápagos | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Guayas | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Imbabura | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Loja | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Los Ríos | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Manabí | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Morona-Santiago Province | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Napo | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Orellana Province | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Pastaza Province | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Pichincha | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Santa Elena | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Sucumbíos | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Tungurahua Province | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
| Zamora Chinchipe | 27 Nov 1992 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Ecuador
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | 1992 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 04 Feb | 1993 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Ecuador
Does Ecuador use Daylight Saving Time in 1992?
Yes, Ecuador observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1992 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 Ecuador?
The next scheduled time transition in Ecuador will take place on Friday, 27 November 1992. 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 Ecuador follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Ecuador spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each province.
How will the next transition affect the day in Ecuador?
Following the shift on 27 Nov 1992, 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.