Daylight Savings Time Changes in Barbados 🇧🇧 (1980)
| Country: | Barbados |
| Capital: | Bridgetown |
| Abbreviations: | BB, BRB |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | ++1-246 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
03
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00
20 APR
20 Apr 1980 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 20 April 1980, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 20 April 1980, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 20 Apr 1980 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
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59
After
01
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00
25 SEP
25 Sep 1980 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 25 September 1980, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Thursday, 25 September 1980, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Sep 1980 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Parishes in Barbados (1980)
| Parish | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church | 20 Apr 1980 | 25 Sep 1980 |
| Saint Andrew | 20 Apr 1980 | 25 Sep 1980 |
| Saint George | 20 Apr 1980 | 25 Sep 1980 |
| Saint James | 20 Apr 1980 | 25 Sep 1980 |
| Saint John | 20 Apr 1980 | 25 Sep 1980 |
| Saint Joseph | 20 Apr 1980 | 25 Sep 1980 |
| Saint Lucy | 20 Apr 1980 | 25 Sep 1980 |
| Saint Michael | 20 Apr 1980 | 25 Sep 1980 |
| Saint Peter | 20 Apr 1980 | 25 Sep 1980 |
| Saint Philip | 20 Apr 1980 | 25 Sep 1980 |
| Saint Thomas | 20 Apr 1980 | 25 Sep 1980 |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Barbados
Does Barbados use Daylight Saving Time in 1980?
Yes, Barbados observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1980 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, 20 April 1980. 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 20 Apr 1980, 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.