Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bermuda 🇧🇲 (2006)
| 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
2 APR
02 Apr 2006 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 April 2006, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 April 2006, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 Apr 2006 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
29 OCT
29 Oct 2006 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 2006, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 2006, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2006 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Parishes in Bermuda (2006)
| Parish | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Parish | 02 Apr 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Hamilton | 02 Apr 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Hamilton city | 02 Apr 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Paget | 02 Apr 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Pembroke Parish | 02 Apr 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Saint George | 02 Apr 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Saint George’s Parish | 02 Apr 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Sandys Parish | 02 Apr 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Smith’s Parish | 02 Apr 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Southampton Parish | 02 Apr 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Warwick Parish | 02 Apr 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
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 2006?
Yes, Bermuda observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2006 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, 02 April 2006. 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 02 Apr 2006, 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.