Daylight Savings Time Changes in Paraguay 🇵🇾 (1992)
| 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 1992 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 29 February 1992, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 29 February 1992, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Feb 1992 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
4 OCT
04 Oct 1992 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 04 October 1992, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 04 October 1992, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 04 Oct 1992 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Paraguay (1992)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alto Paraguay | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Alto Paraná Department | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Amambay Department | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Asunción | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Boquerón Department | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Caaguazú Department | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Caazapá | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Canindeyú | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Central Department | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Cordillera Department | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Departamento de Concepción | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Departamento de Paraguarí | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Departamento del Guairá | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Itapúa | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Misiones Department | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Ñeembucú Department | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| Presidente Hayes | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
| San Pedro Department | 04 Oct 1992 | 29 Feb 1992 |
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 1992?
Yes, Paraguay 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 Paraguay?
The next scheduled time transition in Paraguay will take place on Saturday, 29 February 1992. 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 1992, 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.