Daylight Savings Time Changes in Peru 🇵🇪 (1986)
| Country: | Peru |
| Capital: | Lima |
| Abbreviations: | PE, PER |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +51 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
31 DEC
31 Dec 1985 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 31 December 1985, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 31 December 1985, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Dec 1985 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
31 MAR
31 Mar 1986 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 31 March 1986, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 31 March 1986, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Mar 1986 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Peru (1986)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Amazonas | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Ancash | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Apurímac Department | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Arequipa | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Ayacucho | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Cajamarca Department | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Cuzco Department | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Huancavelica | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Huánuco Department | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Ica | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Junin | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| La Libertad | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Lambayeque | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Lima Province | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Lima region | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Loreto | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Madre de Dios | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Moquegua Department | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Pasco | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Piura | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Provincia Constitucional del Callao | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Puno | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| San Martín Department | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Tacna | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Tumbes | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
| Ucayali | 31 Dec 1985 | 31 Mar 1986 |
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 1986?
Yes, Peru observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1986 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 Tuesday, 31 December 1985. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of 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 Dec 1985, 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.