Daylight Savings Time Changes in Paraguay 🇵🇾 (1977)
| 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
28 FEB
28 Feb 1977 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 28 February 1977, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 28 February 1977, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Feb 1977 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 1977 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 30 September 1977, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 30 September 1977, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Sep 1977 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Paraguay (1977)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alto Paraguay | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Alto Paraná Department | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Amambay Department | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Asunción | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Boquerón Department | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Caaguazú Department | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Caazapá | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Canindeyú | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Central Department | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Cordillera Department | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Departamento de Concepción | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Departamento de Paraguarí | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Departamento del Guairá | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Itapúa | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Misiones Department | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Ñeembucú Department | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| Presidente Hayes | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
| San Pedro Department | 30 Sep 1977 | 28 Feb 1977 |
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 1977?
Yes, Paraguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1977 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 Monday, 28 February 1977. 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 28 Feb 1977, 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.