Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay 🇺🇾 (2008)
| Country: | Uruguay |
| Capital: | Montevideo |
| Abbreviations: | UY, URY |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +598 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
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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
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59
After
03
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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)
| Department | DST 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 |
| Paysandú Department | 05 Oct 2008 | 09 Mar 2008 |
| Río 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 José Department | 05 Oct 2008 | 09 Mar 2008 |
| Soriano | 05 Oct 2008 | 09 Mar 2008 |
| Tacuarembó 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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
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.