When is the next time change in Barbados?

The next clock change in Barbados will be on Sunday, 15 April 1979. At 01:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Barbados?

After the clocks change on 15 Apr 1979, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Barbados 🇧🇧 (1979)

Q: Does Barbados use Daylight Saving Time in 1979?

Barbados observes Daylight Saving Time in 1979. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Barbados follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Barbados follows a uniform synchronized schedule across the entire country.

Country:	Barbados
Capital:	Bridgetown
Abbreviations:	BB, BRB
IANA Time Zones:	1
Dial Code:	++1-246

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

15 APR

15 Apr 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 15 April 1979, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 15 April 1979, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 15 Apr 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

30 SEP

30 Sep 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 1979, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 1979, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Parishes in Barbados (1979)

Parish	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Christ Church	15 Apr 1979	30 Sep 1979
Saint Andrew	15 Apr 1979	30 Sep 1979
Saint George	15 Apr 1979	30 Sep 1979
Saint James	15 Apr 1979	30 Sep 1979
Saint John	15 Apr 1979	30 Sep 1979
Saint Joseph	15 Apr 1979	30 Sep 1979
Saint Lucy	15 Apr 1979	30 Sep 1979
Saint Michael	15 Apr 1979	30 Sep 1979
Saint Peter	15 Apr 1979	30 Sep 1979
Saint Philip	15 Apr 1979	30 Sep 1979
Saint Thomas	15 Apr 1979	30 Sep 1979

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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Does Barbados use Daylight Saving Time in 1979?

Yes, Barbados observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1979 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, 15 April 1979. 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 15 Apr 1979, 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.