Daylight Savings Time Changes in Paraguay 🇵🇾 (1976)
| Country: | Paraguay |
| Capital: | Asuncion |
| Abbreviations: | PY, PRY |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +595 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
29 FEB
29 Feb 1976 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 February 1976, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 February 1976, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Feb 1976 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1976 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 30 September 1976, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Thursday, 30 September 1976, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Sep 1976 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Paraguay (1976)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alto Paraguay | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Alto Paraná Department | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Amambay Department | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Asunción | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Boquerón Department | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Caaguazú Department | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Caazapá | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Canindeyú | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Central Department | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Cordillera Department | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Departamento de Concepción | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Departamento de Paraguarí | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Departamento del Guairá | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Itapúa | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Misiones Department | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Ñeembucú Department | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| Presidente Hayes | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
| San Pedro Department | 30 Sep 1976 | 29 Feb 1976 |
DST Changes Summary for Paraguay
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | 2024 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Paraguay
Does Paraguay use Daylight Saving Time in 1976?
Yes, Paraguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1976 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 Paraguay?
The next scheduled time transition in Paraguay will take place on Sunday, 29 February 1976. 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 Paraguay follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Paraguay follows a single, unified schedule. Every department 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 Paraguay?
Following the shift on 29 Feb 1976, 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.