Daylight Savings Time Changes in Antarctica 🇦🇶 (2028)
| Country: | Antarctica |
| Capital: | McMurdo Station |
| Abbreviations: | AQ, ATA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 15 |
| Dial Code: | N/A |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
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2 APR
02 Apr 2028 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 April 2028, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 April 2028, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Apr 2028 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
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59
After
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24 SEP
24 Sep 2028 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 24 September 2028, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 24 September 2028, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 24 Sep 2028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Sep | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 05 Apr | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 27 Sep | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 04 Apr | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Sep | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 02 Apr | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 24 Sep | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 01 Apr | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 30 Sep | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 07 Apr | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Sep | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Antarctica
Does Antarctica use Daylight Saving Time in 2028?
Yes, Antarctica observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2028 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 Sunday, 02 April 2028. At 02:59 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 02 Apr 2028, 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.