Daylight Savings Time Changes in Barbados 🇧🇧 (1978)
| 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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After
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16 APR
16 Apr 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 16 April 1978, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 16 April 1978, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 16 Apr 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
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59
After
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00
1 OCT
01 Oct 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 October 1978, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 October 1978, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Oct 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Parishes in Barbados (1978)
| Parish | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church | 16 Apr 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Saint Andrew | 16 Apr 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Saint George | 16 Apr 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Saint James | 16 Apr 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Saint John | 16 Apr 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Saint Joseph | 16 Apr 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Saint Lucy | 16 Apr 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Saint Michael | 16 Apr 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Saint Peter | 16 Apr 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Saint Philip | 16 Apr 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Saint Thomas | 16 Apr 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
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 1978?
Yes, Barbados observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1978 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, 16 April 1978. 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 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 16 Apr 1978, 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.