Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bermuda 🇧🇲 (1997)
| Country: | Bermuda |
| Capital: | Hamilton |
| Abbreviations: | BM, BMU |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | ++1-441 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
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6 APR
06 Apr 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 06 April 1997, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 06 April 1997, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 06 Apr 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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59
After
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26 OCT
26 Oct 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 1997, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 1997, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Parishes in Bermuda (1997)
| Parish | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Parish | 06 Apr 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Hamilton | 06 Apr 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Hamilton city | 06 Apr 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Paget | 06 Apr 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Pembroke Parish | 06 Apr 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Saint George | 06 Apr 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Saint George’s Parish | 06 Apr 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Sandys Parish | 06 Apr 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Smith’s Parish | 06 Apr 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Southampton Parish | 06 Apr 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Warwick Parish | 06 Apr 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
DST Changes Summary for Bermuda
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 02 Nov | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 08 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 01 Nov | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 14 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 07 Nov | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 12 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 05 Nov | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 11 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 04 Nov | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 10 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 03 Nov | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bermuda
Does Bermuda use Daylight Saving Time in 1997?
Yes, Bermuda observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1997 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 Bermuda?
The next scheduled time transition in Bermuda will take place on Sunday, 06 April 1997. 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 Bermuda follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Bermuda 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 Bermuda?
Following the shift on 06 Apr 1997, 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.