Daylight Savings Time Changes in Peru 🇵🇪 (1938)
| Country: | Peru |
| Capital: | Lima |
| Abbreviations: | PE, PER |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +51 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
31 MAR
31 Mar 1938 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 31 March 1938, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Thursday, 31 March 1938, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Mar 1938 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
24 SEP
24 Sep 1938 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 24 September 1938, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 24 September 1938, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 24 Sep 1938 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Peru (1938)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Amazonas | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Ancash | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Apurímac Department | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Arequipa | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Ayacucho | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Cajamarca Department | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Cuzco Department | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Huancavelica | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Huánuco Department | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Ica | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Junin | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| La Libertad | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Lambayeque | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Lima Province | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Lima region | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Loreto | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Madre de Dios | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Moquegua Department | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Pasco | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Piura | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Provincia Constitucional del Callao | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Puno | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| San Martín Department | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Tacna | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Tumbes | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
| Ucayali | 24 Sep 1938 | 31 Mar 1938 |
DST Changes Summary for Peru
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec | 1993 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Mar | 1994 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Peru
Does Peru use Daylight Saving Time in 1938?
Yes, Peru observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1938 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 Peru?
The next scheduled time transition in Peru will take place on Thursday, 31 March 1938. 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 Peru follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Peru follows a single, unified schedule. Every region 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 Peru?
Following the shift on 31 Mar 1938, 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.