Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡พ (1960)

Next change:
JAN
16
1 hour Forward
16 Jan 1960, 23:59
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)

DepartmentDST 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
Paysandรบ Department 16 Jan 1960 05 Mar 1960
Rรญo 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 Josรฉ Department 16 Jan 1960 05 Mar 1960
Soriano 16 Jan 1960 05 Mar 1960
Tacuarembรณ 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.

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