Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay 🇺🇾 (1987)
| 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
13 DEC
13 Dec 1987 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 13 December 1987, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 13 December 1987, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 13 Dec 1987 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Uruguay (1987)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artigas | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Canelones | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Cerro Largo | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Colonia | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Durazno Department | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Flores Department | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Florida | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Lavalleja | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Maldonado | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Montevideo Department | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Paysandú Department | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Río Negro Department | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Rivera Department | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Rocha Department | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Salto Department | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| San José Department | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Soriano | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Tacuarembó Department | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
| Treinta y Tres Department | 13 Dec 1987 | - |
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 1987?
Yes, Uruguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1987 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 Sunday, 13 December 1987. 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 13 Dec 1987, 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.