Daylight Savings Time Changes in Azerbaijan ๐ฆ๐ฟ (2012)
| 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
25 MAR
25 Mar 2012 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 March 2012, 03:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 March 2012, 05:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Mar 2012 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
04
:
59
After
04
:
00
28 OCT
28 Oct 2012 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 October 2012, 04:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 October 2012, 04:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Oct 2012 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Azerbaijan (2012)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Absheron Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Aghdam Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Aghdash Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Aghjabadi Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Aghstafa Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Agsu District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Astara | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Baku City | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Balakan District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Barda | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Beylagan Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Bilasuvar District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Dashkasan Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Fuzuli District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Gadabay District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Ganja City | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Gobustan Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Goranboy District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Goychay Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Goygol Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Hajigabul Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Imishli Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Ismayilli District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Jabrayil | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Jalilabad | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Kalbajar | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Khachmaz Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Khizi Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Khojavend | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Kurdamir District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Laรงฤฑn Rayonu | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Lankaran Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Lankaran Sahari | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Lerik District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Masally | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Mingacevir City | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Naftalan City | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Nakhchivan | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Neftchala Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Oghuz Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Qabala District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Qakh Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Qazakh Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Quba Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Qubadli Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Qusar District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Saatly Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Sabirabad District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Salyan District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Samukh Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Shabran | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Shaki | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Shaki City | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Shamakhi Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Shamkir Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Shirvan | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Shusha | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Shusha City | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Siazan Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Sumqayit City | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Tartar District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Tovuz District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Ujar Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Xankandi Sahari | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Xocalฤฑ Rayonu | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Yardimli District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Yevlakh Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Yevlax City | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Zangilan District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Zaqatala District | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
| Zardab Rayon | 25 Mar 2012 | 28 Oct 2012 |
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 2012?
Yes, Azerbaijan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2012 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, 25 March 2012. 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 25 Mar 2012, 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.