Daylight Savings Time Changes in Azerbaijan ๐ฆ๐ฟ (1981)
| Country: | Azerbaijan |
| Capital: | Baku |
| Abbreviations: | AZ, AZE |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +994 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
31 MAR
31 Mar 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 31 March 1981, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 31 March 1981, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 30 September 1981, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 30 September 1981, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Azerbaijan (1981)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Absheron Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Aghdam Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Aghdash Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Aghjabadi Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Aghstafa Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Agsu District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Astara | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Baku City | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Balakan District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Barda | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Beylagan Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Bilasuvar District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Dashkasan Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Fuzuli District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Gadabay District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Ganja City | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Gobustan Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Goranboy District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Goychay Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Goygol Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Hajigabul Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Imishli Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Ismayilli District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Jabrayil | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Jalilabad | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Kalbajar | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Khachmaz Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Khizi Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Khojavend | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Kurdamir District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Laรงฤฑn Rayonu | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Lankaran Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Lankaran Sahari | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Lerik District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Masally | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Mingacevir City | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Naftalan City | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Nakhchivan | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Neftchala Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Oghuz Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Qabala District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Qakh Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Qazakh Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Quba Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Qubadli Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Qusar District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Saatly Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Sabirabad District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Salyan District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Samukh Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Shabran | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Shaki | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Shaki City | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Shamakhi Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Shamkir Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Shirvan | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Shusha | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Shusha City | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Siazan Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Sumqayit City | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Tartar District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Tovuz District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Ujar Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Xankandi Sahari | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Xocalฤฑ Rayonu | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Yardimli District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Yevlakh Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Yevlax City | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Zangilan District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Zaqatala District | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Zardab Rayon | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
DST Changes Summary for Azerbaijan
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | 2015 | Forward 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 05:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2015 | Back 1 hour | 04:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Azerbaijan
Does Azerbaijan use Daylight Saving Time in 1981?
Yes, Azerbaijan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1981 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 Azerbaijan?
The next scheduled time transition in Azerbaijan will take place on Tuesday, 31 March 1981. 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 Azerbaijan follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Azerbaijan follows a single, unified schedule. Every district 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 Azerbaijan?
Following the shift on 31 Mar 1981, 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.