Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay 🇺🇾 (1976)
| 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
18 DEC
18 Dec 1976 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 18 December 1976, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 18 December 1976, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 18 Dec 1976 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Uruguay (1976)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artigas | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Canelones | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Cerro Largo | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Colonia | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Durazno Department | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Flores Department | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Florida | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Lavalleja | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Maldonado | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Montevideo Department | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Paysandú Department | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Río Negro Department | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Rivera Department | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Rocha Department | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Salto Department | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| San José Department | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Soriano | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Tacuarembó Department | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
| Treinta y Tres Department | 18 Dec 1976 | - |
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 1976?
Yes, Uruguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1976 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, 18 December 1976. 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 18 Dec 1976, 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.