Daylight Savings Time Changes in Paraguay 🇵🇾 (1975)
| Country: | Paraguay |
| Capital: | Asuncion |
| Abbreviations: | PY, PRY |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +595 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1975 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 30 September 1975, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 30 September 1975, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Sep 1975 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Paraguay (1975)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alto Paraguay | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Alto Paraná Department | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Amambay Department | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Asunción | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Boquerón Department | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Caaguazú Department | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Caazapá | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Canindeyú | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Central Department | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Cordillera Department | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Departamento de Concepción | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Departamento de Paraguarí | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Departamento del Guairá | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Itapúa | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Misiones Department | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Ñeembucú Department | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| Presidente Hayes | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
| San Pedro Department | 30 Sep 1975 | - |
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 1975?
Yes, Paraguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1975 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 Tuesday, 30 September 1975. 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 30 Sep 1975, 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.