Daylight Savings Time Changes in Azerbaijan ๐ฆ๐ฟ (2003)
| 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 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 2003, 03:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 2003, 05:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 2003 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 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 2003, 04:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 2003, 04:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 2003 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Azerbaijan (2003)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Absheron Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Aghdam Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Aghdash Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Aghjabadi Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Aghstafa Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Agsu District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Astara | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Baku City | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Balakan District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Barda | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Beylagan Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Bilasuvar District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Dashkasan Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Fuzuli District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Gadabay District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ganja City | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Gobustan Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Goranboy District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Goychay Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Goygol Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Hajigabul Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Imishli Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ismayilli District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Jabrayil | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Jalilabad | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Kalbajar | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Khachmaz Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Khizi Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Khojavend | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Kurdamir District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Laรงฤฑn Rayonu | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Lankaran Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Lankaran Sahari | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Lerik District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Masally | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Mingacevir City | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Naftalan City | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Nakhchivan | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Neftchala Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Oghuz Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Qabala District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Qakh Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Qazakh Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Quba Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Qubadli Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Qusar District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Saatly Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Sabirabad District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Salyan District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Samukh Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Shabran | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Shaki | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Shaki City | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Shamakhi Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Shamkir Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Shirvan | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Shusha | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Shusha City | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Siazan Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Sumqayit City | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Tartar District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Tovuz District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ujar Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Xankandi Sahari | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Xocalฤฑ Rayonu | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Yardimli District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Yevlakh Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Yevlax City | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Zangilan District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Zaqatala District | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Zardab Rayon | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
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 2003?
Yes, Azerbaijan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2003 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 2003. 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 2003, 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.