Daylight Savings Time Changes in Antarctica 🇦🇶 (2043)

Q: Does all of Antarctica follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	Antarctica
Capital:	McMurdo Station
Abbreviations:	AQ, ATA
IANA Time Zones:	15
Dial Code:	N/A

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DST Changes Summary for Antarctica

Date	Year	Change	Time	Details
02 Oct	2022	Forward 1 hour	00:00 ➜ 03:01	Daylight Saving Start
09 Mar	2023	Back 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 00:00	Daylight Saving End

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Does Antarctica use Daylight Saving Time in 2043?

No, Antarctica does not observe Daylight Saving Time in 2043. The entire nation remains on its standard time offset year-round, meaning there are no seasonal clock adjustments for residents or visitors to worry about.

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.