Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay 🇺🇾 (1979)
| 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
3 MAR
03 Mar 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 03 March 1979, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 03 March 1979, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 03 Mar 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
28 APR
28 Apr 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 28 April 1979, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 28 April 1979, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Apr 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Uruguay (1979)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artigas | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Canelones | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Cerro Largo | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Colonia | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Durazno Department | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Flores Department | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Florida | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Lavalleja | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Maldonado | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Montevideo Department | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Paysandú Department | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Río Negro Department | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Rivera Department | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Rocha Department | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Salto Department | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| San José Department | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Soriano | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Tacuarembó Department | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Treinta y Tres Department | 28 Apr 1979 | 03 Mar 1979 |
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 1979?
Yes, Uruguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1979 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, 03 March 1979. 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 03 Mar 1979, 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.