Daylight Savings Time Changes in Paraguay 🇵🇾 (2031)

Next change:
MAR
22
1 hour Back
22 Mar 2031, 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
22 MAR

22 Mar 2031 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 22 March 2031, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 22 March 2031, 23:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 22 Mar 2031 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
4 OCT

04 Oct 2031 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 04 October 2031, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 04 October 2031, 01:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 04 Oct 2031 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Paraguay (2031)

DepartmentDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Alto Paraguay 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Alto Paraná Department 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Amambay Department 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Asunción 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Boquerón Department 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Caaguazú Department 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Caazapá 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Canindeyú 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Central Department 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Cordillera Department 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Departamento de Concepción 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Departamento de Paraguarí 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Departamento del Guairá 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Itapúa 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Misiones Department 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Ñeembucú Department 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
Presidente Hayes 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031
San Pedro Department 04 Oct 2031 22 Mar 2031

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 2031?

Yes, Paraguay observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2031 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, 22 March 2031. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.

Does all of 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 22 Mar 2031, 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.