Daylight Savings Time Changes in Antarctica 🇦🇶 (1966)
| Country: | Antarctica |
| Capital: | McMurdo Station |
| Abbreviations: | AQ, ATA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 15 |
| Dial Code: | N/A |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
28 FEB
28 Feb 1966 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 28 February 1966, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 28 February 1966, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Feb 1966 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
14 OCT
14 Oct 1966 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 14 October 1966, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 14 October 1966, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 14 Oct 1966 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
DST Changes Summary for Antarctica
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | 2016 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Antarctica
Does Antarctica use Daylight Saving Time in 1966?
Yes, Antarctica observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1966 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 Antarctica?
The next scheduled time transition in Antarctica will take place on Monday, 28 February 1966. 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 Antarctica follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Antarctica spans 15 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.
How will the next transition affect the day in Antarctica?
Following the shift on 28 Feb 1966, 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.