Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bahamas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ (2021)

Next change:
MAR
14
1 hour Forward
14 Mar 2021, 01:59
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
:
00
14 MAR

14 Mar 2021 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 14 March 2021, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 14 March 2021, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 14 Mar 2021 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
7 NOV

07 Nov 2021 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 07 November 2021, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 07 November 2021, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 07 Nov 2021 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Bahamas (2021)

DistrictDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Acklins Island District 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Berry Islands 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Bimini 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Black Point 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Cat Island 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Central Abaco 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Central Andros 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Central Eleuthera 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Crooked Island and Long Cay District 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
East Grand Bahama 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Exuma 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Freeport 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Grand Cay 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Harbour Island 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Hope Town 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Inagua 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Long Island 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Mangrove Cay 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Mayaguana District 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Mooreโ€™s Island District 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
New Providence District 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
North Abaco 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
North Andros 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
North Eleuthera 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Ragged Island 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Rum Cay 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
San Salvador District 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
South Abaco 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
South Andros 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
South Eleuthera 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
Spanish Wells 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021
West Grand Bahama 14 Mar 2021 07 Nov 2021

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 2021?

Yes, Bahamas observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2021 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, 14 March 2021. 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 14 Mar 2021, 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.

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