Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chad 🇹🇩 (1979)
| Country: | Chad |
| Capital: | N'Djamena |
| Abbreviations: | TD, TCD |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +235 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
13 OCT
13 Oct 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 13 October 1979, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 13 October 1979, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 13 Oct 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Chad (1979)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Barh-El-Gazel | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Batha | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Borkou | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Chari-Baguirmi | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Ennedi Est | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Ennedi Ouest | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Guéra | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Hadjer-Lamis | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Kanem | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Lac | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Logone Occidental | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Logone Oriental | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Mandoul | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Mayo-Kebbi Est | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Mayo-Kebbi Ouest | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Moyen-Chari | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| N'Djamena | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Ouadaï | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Salamat | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Sila | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Tandjilé | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Tibesti | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
| Wadi Fira | 13 Oct 1979 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Chad
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | 1979 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 07 Mar | 1980 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chad
Does Chad use Daylight Saving Time in 1979?
Yes, Chad observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1979 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 Chad?
The next scheduled time transition in Chad will take place on Saturday, 13 October 1979. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Chad follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Chad follows a single, unified schedule. Every region 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 Chad?
Following the shift on 13 Oct 1979, 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.