Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay 🇺🇾 (1978)
| Country: | Uruguay |
| Capital: | Montevideo |
| Abbreviations: | UY, URY |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +598 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
4 MAR
04 Mar 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 04 March 1978, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 04 March 1978, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Mar 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
16 DEC
16 Dec 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 16 December 1978, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 16 December 1978, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 16 Dec 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Uruguay (1978)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artigas | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Canelones | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Cerro Largo | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Colonia | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Durazno Department | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Flores Department | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Florida | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Lavalleja | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Maldonado | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Montevideo Department | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Paysandú Department | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Río Negro Department | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Rivera Department | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Rocha Department | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Salto Department | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| San José Department | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Soriano | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Tacuarembó Department | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
| Treinta y Tres Department | 16 Dec 1978 | 04 Mar 1978 |
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 1978?
Yes, Uruguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1978 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, 04 March 1978. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 04 Mar 1978, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.