Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay 🇺🇾 (1980)
| 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
15 MAR
15 Mar 1980 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 15 March 1980, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 15 March 1980, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 15 Mar 1980 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Uruguay (1980)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artigas | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Canelones | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Cerro Largo | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Colonia | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Durazno Department | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Flores Department | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Florida | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Lavalleja | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Maldonado | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Montevideo Department | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Paysandú Department | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Río Negro Department | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Rivera Department | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Rocha Department | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Salto Department | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| San José Department | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Soriano | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Tacuarembó Department | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
| Treinta y Tres Department | - | 15 Mar 1980 |
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 1980?
Yes, Uruguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1980 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, 15 March 1980. 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 15 Mar 1980, 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.