Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay 🇺🇾 (1972)
| 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
22 APR
22 Apr 1972 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 22 April 1972, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 22 April 1972, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 22 Apr 1972 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
15 JUL
15 Jul 1972 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 15 July 1972, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 15 July 1972, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 15 Jul 1972 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Uruguay (1972)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artigas | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Canelones | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Cerro Largo | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Colonia | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Durazno Department | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Flores Department | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Florida | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Lavalleja | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Maldonado | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Montevideo Department | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Paysandú Department | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Río Negro Department | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Rivera Department | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Rocha Department | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Salto Department | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| San José Department | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Soriano | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Tacuarembó Department | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
| Treinta y Tres Department | 22 Apr 1972 | 15 Jul 1972 |
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 1972?
Yes, Uruguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1972 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, 22 April 1972. 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 22 Apr 1972, 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.