Daylight Savings Time Changes in Mexico 🇲🇽 (2000)
| Country: | Mexico |
| Capital: | Mexico City |
| Abbreviations: | MX, MEX |
| IANA Time Zones: | 17 |
| Dial Code: | +52 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
2 APR
02 Apr 2000 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 April 2000, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 April 2000, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 Apr 2000 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
29 OCT
29 Oct 2000 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 2000, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 2000, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2000 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by States in Mexico (2000)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Aguascalientes | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Baja California | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Baja California Sur | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Campeche | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Chiapas | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Chihuahua | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Coahuila | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Colima | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Durango | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Guanajuato | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Guerrero | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Hidalgo | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Jalisco | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| México | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Mexico City | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Michoacán | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Morelos | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Nayarit | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Nuevo León | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Oaxaca | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Puebla | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Querétaro | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Quintana Roo | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| San Luis Potosí | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Sinaloa | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Tabasco | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Tamaulipas | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Tlaxcala | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Veracruz | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Yucatán | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
| Zacatecas | 02 Apr 2000 | 29 Oct 2000 |
States in Mexico that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
DST Changes Summary for Mexico
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | 2022 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 30 Oct | 2022 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Mexico
Does Mexico use Daylight Saving Time in 2000?
Yes, Mexico observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2000 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.
Note that this does not apply to the entire country, as 1 states do not participate in the change.
When do the clocks change next in Mexico?
The next scheduled time transition in Mexico will take place on Sunday, 02 April 2000. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Mexico follow the same time change schedule?
No. While the majority of Mexico observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 1 states (including Sonora) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in Mexico?
Following the shift on 02 Apr 2000, 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.