Daylight Savings Time Changes in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 (1942)
| Country: | Puerto Rico |
| Capital: | San Juan |
| Abbreviations: | PR, PRI |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | ++1-787 and 1-939 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
2 MAY
02 May 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 02 May 1942, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 02 May 1942, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 May 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Puerto Rico (1942)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Adjuntas | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Aguada | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Aguadilla | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Aguas Buenas | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Aibonito | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Añasco | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Arecibo | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Arroyo | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Barceloneta | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Barranquitas | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Bayamón | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Cabo Rojo | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Caguas | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Camuy | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Canóvanas | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Carolina | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Cataño | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Cayey | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Ceiba | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Ciales | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Cidra | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Coamo | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Comerío | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Corozal | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Culebra | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Dorado | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Fajardo | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Florida | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Guánica | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Guayama | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Guayanilla | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Guaynabo | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Gurabo | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Hatillo | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Hormigueros | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Humacao | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Isabela | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Jayuya | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Juana Díaz | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Juncos | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Lajas | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Lares | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Las Marías | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Las Piedras | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Loíza | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Luquillo | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Manatí | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Maricao | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Maunabo | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Mayagüez | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Moca | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Morovis | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Naguabo | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Naranjito | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Orocovis | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Patillas | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Peñuelas | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Ponce | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Quebradillas | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Rincón | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Río Grande | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Sabana Grande | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Salinas | 02 May 1942 | - |
| San Germán | 02 May 1942 | - |
| San Juan | 02 May 1942 | - |
| San Lorenzo | 02 May 1942 | - |
| San Sebastián | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Santa Isabel | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Toa Alta | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Toa Baja | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Trujillo Alto | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Utuado | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Vega Alta | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Vega Baja | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Vieques | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Villalba | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Yabucoa | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Yauco | 02 May 1942 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Puerto Rico
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | 1945 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Puerto Rico
Does Puerto Rico use Daylight Saving Time in 1942?
Yes, Puerto Rico observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 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 Puerto Rico?
The next scheduled time transition in Puerto Rico will take place on Saturday, 02 May 1942. 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 Puerto Rico follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico?
Following the shift on 02 May 1942, 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.