Daylight Savings Time Changes in Paraguay 🇵🇾 (2026)

Next change:
OCT
3
1 hour Forward
03 Oct 2026, 23:59
Country: Paraguay
Capital: Asuncion
Abbreviations: PY, PRY
IANA Time Zones: 1
Dial Code: +595

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
21 MAR

21 Mar 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 21 March 2026, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 21 March 2026, 23:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 21 Mar 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
3 OCT

03 Oct 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 03 October 2026, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 03 October 2026, 01:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 03 Oct 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Paraguay (2026)

DepartmentDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Alto Paraguay 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Alto Paraná Department 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Amambay Department 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Asunción 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Boquerón Department 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Caaguazú Department 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Caazapá 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Canindeyú 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Central Department 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Cordillera Department 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Departamento de Concepción 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Departamento de Paraguarí 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Departamento del Guairá 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Itapúa 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Misiones Department 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Ñeembucú Department 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
Presidente Hayes 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026
San Pedro Department 03 Oct 2026 21 Mar 2026

DST Changes Summary for Paraguay

Date Year Change Time Details
04 Oct 2025 Forward 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving Start
21 Mar 2026 Back 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 23:00 Daylight Saving End
03 Oct 2026 Forward 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving Start
27 Mar 2027 Back 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 23:00 Daylight Saving End
02 Oct 2027 Forward 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving Start
25 Mar 2028 Back 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 23:00 Daylight Saving End
30 Sep 2028 Forward 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving Start
24 Mar 2029 Back 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 23:00 Daylight Saving End
06 Oct 2029 Forward 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving Start
23 Mar 2030 Back 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 23:00 Daylight Saving End
05 Oct 2030 Forward 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving Start
22 Mar 2031 Back 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 23:00 Daylight Saving End

Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Paraguay

Does Paraguay use Daylight Saving Time in 2026?

Yes, Paraguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2026 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 Paraguay?

The next scheduled time transition in Paraguay will take place on Saturday, 03 October 2026. 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 Paraguay follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Paraguay 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 Paraguay?

Following the shift on 03 Oct 2026, 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.