Daylight Savings Time Changes in Barbados 🇧🇧 (1943)
| 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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2 MAY
02 May 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 May 1943, 00:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 May 1943, 02:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 May 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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5 SEP
05 Sep 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 05 September 1943, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 05 September 1943, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 05 Sep 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Parishes in Barbados (1943)
| Parish | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church | 02 May 1943 | 05 Sep 1943 |
| Saint Andrew | 02 May 1943 | 05 Sep 1943 |
| Saint George | 02 May 1943 | 05 Sep 1943 |
| Saint James | 02 May 1943 | 05 Sep 1943 |
| Saint John | 02 May 1943 | 05 Sep 1943 |
| Saint Joseph | 02 May 1943 | 05 Sep 1943 |
| Saint Lucy | 02 May 1943 | 05 Sep 1943 |
| Saint Michael | 02 May 1943 | 05 Sep 1943 |
| Saint Peter | 02 May 1943 | 05 Sep 1943 |
| Saint Philip | 02 May 1943 | 05 Sep 1943 |
| Saint Thomas | 02 May 1943 | 05 Sep 1943 |
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 1943?
Yes, Barbados observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1943 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, 02 May 1943. 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 02 May 1943, 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.