Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay 🇺🇾 (1960)
| 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
16 JAN
16 Jan 1960 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 16 January 1960, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 16 January 1960, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 16 Jan 1960 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
5 MAR
05 Mar 1960 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 05 March 1960, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 05 March 1960, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 05 Mar 1960 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Uruguay (1960)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artigas | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Canelones | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Cerro Largo | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Colonia | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Durazno Department | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Flores Department | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Florida | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Lavalleja | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Maldonado | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Montevideo Department | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Paysandú Department | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Río Negro Department | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Rivera Department | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Rocha Department | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Salto Department | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| San José Department | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Soriano | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Tacuarembó Department | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
| Treinta y Tres Department | 16 Jan 1960 | 05 Mar 1960 |
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 1960?
Yes, Uruguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1960 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 Saturday, 16 January 1960. 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 16 Jan 1960, 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.