Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bermuda 🇧🇲 (2013)
| Country: | Bermuda |
| Capital: | Hamilton |
| Abbreviations: | BM, BMU |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | ++1-441 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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10 MAR
10 Mar 2013 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 10 March 2013, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 10 March 2013, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 10 Mar 2013 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
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59
After
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3 NOV
03 Nov 2013 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 03 November 2013, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 03 November 2013, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 03 Nov 2013 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Parishes in Bermuda (2013)
| Parish | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Parish | 10 Mar 2013 | 03 Nov 2013 |
| Hamilton | 10 Mar 2013 | 03 Nov 2013 |
| Hamilton city | 10 Mar 2013 | 03 Nov 2013 |
| Paget | 10 Mar 2013 | 03 Nov 2013 |
| Pembroke Parish | 10 Mar 2013 | 03 Nov 2013 |
| Saint George | 10 Mar 2013 | 03 Nov 2013 |
| Saint George’s Parish | 10 Mar 2013 | 03 Nov 2013 |
| Sandys Parish | 10 Mar 2013 | 03 Nov 2013 |
| Smith’s Parish | 10 Mar 2013 | 03 Nov 2013 |
| Southampton Parish | 10 Mar 2013 | 03 Nov 2013 |
| Warwick Parish | 10 Mar 2013 | 03 Nov 2013 |
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 2013?
Yes, Bermuda observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2013 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, 10 March 2013. 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 10 Mar 2013, 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.