Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bermuda 🇧🇲 (2004)
| Country: | Bermuda |
| Capital: | Hamilton |
| Abbreviations: | BM, BMU |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | ++1-441 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
4 APR
04 Apr 2004 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 04 April 2004, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 04 April 2004, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 04 Apr 2004 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
31 OCT
31 Oct 2004 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 October 2004, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 October 2004, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 2004 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Parishes in Bermuda (2004)
| Parish | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Parish | 04 Apr 2004 | 31 Oct 2004 |
| Hamilton | 04 Apr 2004 | 31 Oct 2004 |
| Hamilton city | 04 Apr 2004 | 31 Oct 2004 |
| Paget | 04 Apr 2004 | 31 Oct 2004 |
| Pembroke Parish | 04 Apr 2004 | 31 Oct 2004 |
| Saint George | 04 Apr 2004 | 31 Oct 2004 |
| Saint George’s Parish | 04 Apr 2004 | 31 Oct 2004 |
| Sandys Parish | 04 Apr 2004 | 31 Oct 2004 |
| Smith’s Parish | 04 Apr 2004 | 31 Oct 2004 |
| Southampton Parish | 04 Apr 2004 | 31 Oct 2004 |
| Warwick Parish | 04 Apr 2004 | 31 Oct 2004 |
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 |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bermuda
Does Bermuda use Daylight Saving Time in 2004?
Yes, Bermuda observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2004 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, 04 April 2004. 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 04 Apr 2004, 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.