Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay 🇺🇾 (2004)
| 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
18 SEP
18 Sep 2004 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 18 September 2004, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 18 September 2004, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 18 Sep 2004 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Uruguay (2004)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artigas | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Canelones | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Cerro Largo | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Colonia | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Durazno Department | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Flores Department | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Florida | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Lavalleja | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Maldonado | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Montevideo Department | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Paysandú Department | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Río Negro Department | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Rivera Department | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Rocha Department | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Salto Department | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| San José Department | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Soriano | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Tacuarembó Department | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
| Treinta y Tres Department | 18 Sep 2004 | - |
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 2004?
Yes, Uruguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2004 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, 18 September 2004. 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 18 Sep 2004, 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.