Daylight Savings Time Changes in Uruguay 🇺🇾 (2015)
| 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
8 MAR
08 Mar 2015 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 08 March 2015, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 08 March 2015, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 08 Mar 2015 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Uruguay (2015)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artigas | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Canelones | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Cerro Largo | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Colonia | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Durazno Department | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Flores Department | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Florida | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Lavalleja | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Maldonado | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Montevideo Department | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Paysandú Department | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Río Negro Department | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Rivera Department | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Rocha Department | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Salto Department | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| San José Department | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Soriano | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Tacuarembó Department | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
| Treinta y Tres Department | - | 08 Mar 2015 |
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 2015?
Yes, Uruguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2015 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, 08 March 2015. 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 08 Mar 2015, 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.