Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bahamas 🇧🇸 (2009)
| Country: | Bahamas |
| Capital: | Nassau |
| Abbreviations: | BS, BHS |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | ++1-242 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
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00
8 MAR
08 Mar 2009 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 08 March 2009, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 08 March 2009, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 08 Mar 2009 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
1 NOV
01 Nov 2009 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 November 2009, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 November 2009, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Nov 2009 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Bahamas (2009)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Acklins Island District | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Berry Islands | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Bimini | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Black Point | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Cat Island | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Central Abaco | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Central Andros | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Central Eleuthera | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Crooked Island and Long Cay District | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| East Grand Bahama | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Exuma | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Freeport | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Grand Cay | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Harbour Island | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Hope Town | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Inagua | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Long Island | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Mangrove Cay | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Mayaguana District | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Moore’s Island District | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| New Providence District | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| North Abaco | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| North Andros | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| North Eleuthera | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Ragged Island | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Rum Cay | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| San Salvador District | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| South Abaco | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| South Andros | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| South Eleuthera | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| Spanish Wells | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
| West Grand Bahama | 08 Mar 2009 | 01 Nov 2009 |
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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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bahamas
Does Bahamas use Daylight Saving Time in 2009?
Yes, Bahamas observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2009 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, 08 March 2009. 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 08 Mar 2009, 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.