Daylight Savings Time Changes in Colombia 🇨🇴 (1993)
| Country: | Colombia |
| Capital: | Bogota |
| Abbreviations: | CO, COL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +57 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
6 FEB
06 Feb 1993 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 06 February 1993, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 06 February 1993, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 06 Feb 1993 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Colombia (1993)
DST Changes Summary for Colombia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | 1992 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 06 Feb | 1993 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Colombia
Does Colombia use Daylight Saving Time in 1993?
Yes, Colombia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1993 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 Colombia?
The next scheduled time transition in Colombia will take place on Saturday, 06 February 1993. 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 Colombia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Colombia follows a single, unified schedule. Every department 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 Colombia?
Following the shift on 06 Feb 1993, 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.