Daylight Savings Time Changes in Azerbaijan ๐ฆ๐ฟ (1997)
| Country: | Azerbaijan |
| Capital: | Baku |
| Abbreviations: | AZ, AZE |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +994 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
03
:
59
After
05
:
00
30 MAR
30 Mar 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 1997, 03:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 1997, 05:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
04
:
59
After
04
:
00
26 OCT
26 Oct 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 1997, 04:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 1997, 04:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Azerbaijan (1997)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Absheron Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Aghdam Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Aghdash Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Aghjabadi Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Aghstafa Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Agsu District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Astara | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Baku City | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Balakan District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Barda | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Beylagan Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Bilasuvar District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Dashkasan Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Fuzuli District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Gadabay District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ganja City | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Gobustan Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Goranboy District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Goychay Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Goygol Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Hajigabul Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Imishli Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ismayilli District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Jabrayil | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Jalilabad | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Kalbajar | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Khachmaz Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Khizi Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Khojavend | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Kurdamir District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Laรงฤฑn Rayonu | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Lankaran Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Lankaran Sahari | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Lerik District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Masally | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Mingacevir City | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Naftalan City | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Nakhchivan | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Neftchala Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Oghuz Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Qabala District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Qakh Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Qazakh Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Quba Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Qubadli Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Qusar District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Saatly Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Sabirabad District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Salyan District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Samukh Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Shabran | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Shaki | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Shaki City | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Shamakhi Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Shamkir Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Shirvan | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Shusha | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Shusha City | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Siazan Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Sumqayit City | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Tartar District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Tovuz District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ujar Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Xankandi Sahari | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Xocalฤฑ Rayonu | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Yardimli District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Yevlakh Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Yevlax City | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Zangilan District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Zaqatala District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Zardab Rayon | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
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 1997?
Yes, Azerbaijan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1997 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 Sunday, 30 March 1997. At 03:59 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 30 Mar 1997, 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.