When is the next time change in Bahamas?

The next clock change in Bahamas will be on Sunday, 27 April 1986. At 01:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Bahamas?

After the clocks change on 27 Apr 1986, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bahamas 🇧🇸 (1986)

Q: Does Bahamas use Daylight Saving Time in 1986?

Bahamas observes Daylight Saving Time in 1986. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Bahamas follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	Bahamas
Capital:	Nassau
Abbreviations:	BS, BHS
IANA Time Zones:	2
Dial Code:	++1-242

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

27 APR

27 Apr 1986 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 April 1986, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 April 1986, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Apr 1986 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

26 OCT

26 Oct 1986 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 1986, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 1986, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 1986 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Bahamas (1986)

District	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Acklins Island District	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Berry Islands	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Bimini	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Black Point	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Cat Island	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Central Abaco	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Central Andros	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Central Eleuthera	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Crooked Island and Long Cay District	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
East Grand Bahama	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Exuma	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Freeport	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Grand Cay	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Harbour Island	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Hope Town	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Inagua	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Long Island	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Mangrove Cay	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Mayaguana District	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Moore’s Island District	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
New Providence District	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
North Abaco	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
North Andros	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
North Eleuthera	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Ragged Island	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Rum Cay	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
San Salvador District	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
South Abaco	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
South Andros	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
South Eleuthera	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
Spanish Wells	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986
West Grand Bahama	27 Apr 1986	26 Oct 1986

DST Changes Summary for Bahamas

Date	Year	Change	Time	Details
09 Mar	2025	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
02 Nov	2025	Back 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving End
08 Mar	2026	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
01 Nov	2026	Back 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving End
14 Mar	2027	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
07 Nov	2027	Back 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving End
12 Mar	2028	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
05 Nov	2028	Back 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving End
11 Mar	2029	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
04 Nov	2029	Back 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving End
10 Mar	2030	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
03 Nov	2030	Back 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving End

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Does Bahamas use Daylight Saving Time in 1986?

Yes, Bahamas observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1986 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 Bahamas?

The next scheduled time transition in Bahamas will take place on Sunday, 27 April 1986. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of Bahamas follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Bahamas spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each district.

How will the next transition affect the day in Bahamas?

Following the shift on 27 Apr 1986, 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.