Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay 🇺🇾 (1974)
| 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
21 DEC
21 Dec 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 21 December 1974, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 21 December 1974, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 21 Dec 1974 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Uruguay (1974)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artigas | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Canelones | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Cerro Largo | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Colonia | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Durazno Department | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Flores Department | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Florida | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Lavalleja | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Maldonado | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Montevideo Department | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Paysandú Department | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Río Negro Department | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Rivera Department | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Rocha Department | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Salto Department | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| San José Department | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Soriano | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Tacuarembó Department | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
| Treinta y Tres Department | 21 Dec 1974 | - |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay
Does Uruguay use Daylight Saving Time in 1974?
Yes, Uruguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1974 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, 21 December 1974. 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 21 Dec 1974, 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.