Daylight Savings Time Changes in Belize 🇧🇿 (1973)
| Country: | Belize |
| Capital: | Belmopan |
| Abbreviations: | BZ, BLZ |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +501 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
4 DEC
04 Dec 1973 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 04 December 1973, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 04 December 1973, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 04 Dec 1973 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Belize (1973)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Belize District | 04 Dec 1973 | - |
| Cayo District | 04 Dec 1973 | - |
| Corozal District | 04 Dec 1973 | - |
| Orange Walk District | 04 Dec 1973 | - |
| Stann Creek District | 04 Dec 1973 | - |
| Toledo District | 04 Dec 1973 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Belize
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec | 1982 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 11 Feb | 1983 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Belize
Does Belize use Daylight Saving Time in 1973?
Yes, Belize observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1973 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 Belize?
The next scheduled time transition in Belize will take place on Tuesday, 04 December 1973. 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 Belize follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Belize follows a single, unified schedule. Every district 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 Belize?
Following the shift on 04 Dec 1973, 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.