Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay 🇺🇾 (1923)
| Country: | Uruguay |
| Capital: | Montevideo |
| Abbreviations: | UY, URY |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +598 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1923 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 1923, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 1923, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Sep 1923 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Uruguay (1923)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artigas | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Canelones | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Cerro Largo | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Colonia | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Durazno Department | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Flores Department | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Florida | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Lavalleja | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Maldonado | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Montevideo Department | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Paysandú Department | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Río Negro Department | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Rivera Department | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Rocha Department | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Salto Department | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| San José Department | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Soriano | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Tacuarembó Department | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
| Treinta y Tres Department | 30 Sep 1923 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Uruguay
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | 2014 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 08 Mar | 2015 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay
Does Uruguay use Daylight Saving Time in 1923?
Yes, Uruguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1923 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 Uruguay?
The next scheduled time transition in Uruguay will take place on Sunday, 30 September 1923. 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 Uruguay follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Uruguay 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 Uruguay?
Following the shift on 30 Sep 1923, 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.