Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay 🇺🇾 (1993)
| 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
27 FEB
27 Feb 1993 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 27 February 1993, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 27 February 1993, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Feb 1993 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Uruguay (1993)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artigas | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Canelones | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Cerro Largo | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Colonia | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Durazno Department | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Flores Department | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Florida | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Lavalleja | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Maldonado | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Montevideo Department | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Paysandú Department | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Río Negro Department | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Rivera Department | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Rocha Department | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Salto Department | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| San José Department | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Soriano | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Tacuarembó Department | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
| Treinta y Tres Department | - | 27 Feb 1993 |
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 1993?
Yes, Uruguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1993 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, 27 February 1993. 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 27 Feb 1993, 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.