Daylight Savings Time Changes in Chad 🇹🇩 (1980)
| 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
23
:
00
7 MAR
07 Mar 1980 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 07 March 1980, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, 07 March 1980, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 07 Mar 1980 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Chad (1980)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Barh-El-Gazel | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Batha | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Borkou | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Chari-Baguirmi | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Ennedi Est | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Ennedi Ouest | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Guéra | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Hadjer-Lamis | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Kanem | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Lac | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Logone Occidental | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Logone Oriental | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Mandoul | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Mayo-Kebbi Est | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Mayo-Kebbi Ouest | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Moyen-Chari | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| N'Djamena | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Ouadaï | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Salamat | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Sila | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Tandjilé | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Tibesti | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
| Wadi Fira | - | 07 Mar 1980 |
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 1980?
Yes, Chad observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1980 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 Friday, 07 March 1980. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 07 Mar 1980, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.