Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay 🇺🇾 (2012)
| 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
:
00
11 MAR
11 Mar 2012 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 11 March 2012, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 11 March 2012, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 11 Mar 2012 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
7 OCT
07 Oct 2012 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 07 October 2012, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 07 October 2012, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 07 Oct 2012 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Uruguay (2012)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artigas | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Canelones | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Cerro Largo | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Colonia | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Durazno Department | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Flores Department | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Florida | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Lavalleja | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Maldonado | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Montevideo Department | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Paysandú Department | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Río Negro Department | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Rivera Department | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Rocha Department | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Salto Department | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| San José Department | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Soriano | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Tacuarembó Department | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
| Treinta y Tres Department | 07 Oct 2012 | 11 Mar 2012 |
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 2012?
Yes, Uruguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2012 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, 11 March 2012. 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 11 Mar 2012, 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.