Daylight Savings Time Changes in Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬 (1942)
| Country: | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Capital: | Saint John's |
| Abbreviations: | AG, ATG |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | ++1-268 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
2 MAY
02 May 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 02 May 1942, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 02 May 1942, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 May 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Parishes in Antigua and Barbuda (1942)
| Parish | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Barbuda | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Redonda | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Saint George Parish | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Saint John Parish | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Saint Mary Parish | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Saint Paul Parish | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Saint Peter Parish | 02 May 1942 | - |
| Saint Philip Parish | 02 May 1942 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Antigua and Barbuda
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | 1945 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Antigua and Barbuda
Does Antigua and Barbuda use Daylight Saving Time in 1942?
Yes, Antigua and Barbuda observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 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 Antigua and Barbuda?
The next scheduled time transition in Antigua and Barbuda will take place on Saturday, 02 May 1942. 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 Antigua and Barbuda follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Antigua and Barbuda spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each parish.
How will the next transition affect the day in Antigua and Barbuda?
Following the shift on 02 May 1942, 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.