Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cyprus 🇨🇾 (1996)
| Country: | Cyprus |
| Capital: | Nicosia |
| Abbreviations: | CY, CYP |
| IANA Time Zones: | 3 |
| Dial Code: | +357 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
30 MAR
30 Mar 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 30 March 1996, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 30 March 1996, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
28 SEP
28 Sep 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 28 September 1996, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 28 September 1996, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Sep 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Cyprus (1996)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ammochostos | 30 Mar 1996 | 28 Sep 1996 |
| Keryneia | 30 Mar 1996 | 28 Sep 1996 |
| Larnaka | 30 Mar 1996 | 28 Sep 1996 |
| Lemesos | 30 Mar 1996 | 28 Sep 1996 |
| Nicosia | 30 Mar 1996 | 28 Sep 1996 |
| Pafos | 30 Mar 1996 | 28 Sep 1996 |
DST Changes Summary for Cyprus
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cyprus
Does Cyprus use Daylight Saving Time in 1996?
Yes, Cyprus observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1996 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 Cyprus?
The next scheduled time transition in Cyprus will take place on Saturday, 30 March 1996. 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 Cyprus follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Cyprus spans 3 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each district.
How will the next transition affect the day in Cyprus?
Following the shift on 30 Mar 1996, 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.