Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡พ (2008)

Next change:
MAR
9
1 hour Back
09 Mar 2008, 01:59
Country: Uruguay
Capital: Montevideo
Abbreviations: UY, URY
IANA Time Zones: 1
Dial Code: +598

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before
01
:
59
After
01
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00
9 MAR

09 Mar 2008 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 09 March 2008, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 09 March 2008, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 09 Mar 2008 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
5 OCT

05 Oct 2008 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 05 October 2008, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 05 October 2008, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 05 Oct 2008 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Uruguay (2008)

DepartmentDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Artigas 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Canelones 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Cerro Largo 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Colonia 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Durazno Department 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Flores Department 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Florida 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Lavalleja 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Maldonado 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Montevideo Department 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Paysandรบ Department 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Rรญo Negro Department 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Rivera Department 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Rocha Department 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Salto Department 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
San Josรฉ Department 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Soriano 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Tacuarembรณ Department 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008
Treinta y Tres Department 05 Oct 2008 09 Mar 2008

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 2008?

Yes, Uruguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2008 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, 09 March 2008. At 01:59 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 09 Mar 2008, 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.

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