Daylight Savings Time Changes in Belarus 🇧🇾 (1981)
| Country: | Belarus |
| Capital: | Minsk |
| Abbreviations: | BY, BLR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +375 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
31 MAR
31 Mar 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 31 March 1981, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 31 March 1981, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 30 September 1981, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 30 September 1981, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Belarus (1981)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Brest | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Grodnenskaya | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Homyel’ Voblasc’ | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Minsk | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Minsk City | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Mogilev | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Vitebsk | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
DST Changes Summary for Belarus
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | 2010 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 27 Mar | 2011 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Belarus
Does Belarus use Daylight Saving Time in 1981?
Yes, Belarus observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1981 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 Belarus?
The next scheduled time transition in Belarus will take place on Tuesday, 31 March 1981. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Belarus follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Belarus follows a single, unified schedule. Every region 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 Belarus?
Following the shift on 31 Mar 1981, 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.