Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cook Islands 🇨🇰 (1978)
| Country: | Cook Islands |
| Capital: | Avarua |
| Abbreviations: | CK, COK |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +682 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
11 NOV
11 Nov 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 11 November 1978, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 11 November 1978, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 11 Nov 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Cook Islands (1978)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Aitutaki | 11 Nov 1978 | - |
| Atiu | 11 Nov 1978 | - |
| Ma'uke | 11 Nov 1978 | - |
| Mangaia | 11 Nov 1978 | - |
| Manihiki | 11 Nov 1978 | - |
| Mitiaro | 11 Nov 1978 | - |
| Palmerston | 11 Nov 1978 | - |
| Penrhyn | 11 Nov 1978 | - |
| Pukapuka | 11 Nov 1978 | - |
| Rakahanga | 11 Nov 1978 | - |
| Rarotonga | 11 Nov 1978 | - |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cook Islands
Does Cook Islands use Daylight Saving Time in 1978?
Yes, Cook Islands observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1978 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 Cook Islands?
The next scheduled time transition in Cook Islands will take place on Saturday, 11 November 1978. 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 Cook Islands follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Cook Islands 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 Cook Islands?
Following the shift on 11 Nov 1978, 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.