Daylight Savings Time Changes in Belize 🇧🇿 (1974)
| Country: | Belize |
| Capital: | Belmopan |
| Abbreviations: | BZ, BLZ |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +501 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
8 FEB
08 Feb 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 08 February 1974, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, 08 February 1974, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 08 Feb 1974 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Belize (1974)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Belize District | - | 08 Feb 1974 |
| Cayo District | - | 08 Feb 1974 |
| Corozal District | - | 08 Feb 1974 |
| Orange Walk District | - | 08 Feb 1974 |
| Stann Creek District | - | 08 Feb 1974 |
| Toledo District | - | 08 Feb 1974 |
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 1974?
Yes, Belize observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1974 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 Friday, 08 February 1974. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 08 Feb 1974, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.