Daylight Savings Time Changes in Barbados 🇧🇧 (1942)
| Country: | Barbados |
| Capital: | Bridgetown |
| Abbreviations: | BB, BRB |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | ++1-246 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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19 APR
19 Apr 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 19 April 1942, 00:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 19 April 1942, 02:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 19 Apr 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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After
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31 AUG
31 Aug 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 31 August 1942, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 31 August 1942, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Aug 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Parishes in Barbados (1942)
| Parish | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church | 19 Apr 1942 | 31 Aug 1942 |
| Saint Andrew | 19 Apr 1942 | 31 Aug 1942 |
| Saint George | 19 Apr 1942 | 31 Aug 1942 |
| Saint James | 19 Apr 1942 | 31 Aug 1942 |
| Saint John | 19 Apr 1942 | 31 Aug 1942 |
| Saint Joseph | 19 Apr 1942 | 31 Aug 1942 |
| Saint Lucy | 19 Apr 1942 | 31 Aug 1942 |
| Saint Michael | 19 Apr 1942 | 31 Aug 1942 |
| Saint Peter | 19 Apr 1942 | 31 Aug 1942 |
| Saint Philip | 19 Apr 1942 | 31 Aug 1942 |
| Saint Thomas | 19 Apr 1942 | 31 Aug 1942 |
DST Changes Summary for Barbados
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | 1980 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Sep | 1980 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Barbados
Does Barbados use Daylight Saving Time in 1942?
Yes, Barbados observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 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 Barbados?
The next scheduled time transition in Barbados will take place on Sunday, 19 April 1942. At 00:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Barbados follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Barbados follows a single, unified schedule. Every parish 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 Barbados?
Following the shift on 19 Apr 1942, 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.