Daylight Savings Time Changes in Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 (1966)
| Country: | Dominican Republic |
| Capital: | Santo Domingo |
| Abbreviations: | DO, DOM |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | ++1-809 and 1-829 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
29 OCT
29 Oct 1966 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 29 October 1966, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 29 October 1966, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Oct 1966 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Dominican Republic (1966)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Azua Province | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Baoruco Province | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Barahona Province | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Dajabón | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Duarte Province | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| El Seibo | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Elías Piña | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Espaillat Province | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Hato Mayor Province | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Independencia | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| La Altagracia Province | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| La Romana | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| La Vega | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Monseñor Nouel | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Monte Cristi Province | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Monte Plata Province | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Nacional | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Pedernales Province | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Peravia | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Provincia de Hermanas Mirabal | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Provincia de San José de Ocoa | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Provincia María Trinidad Sánchez | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Provincia Sánchez Ramírez | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Puerto Plata | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Samaná | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| San Cristóbal | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| San Juan Province | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| San Pedro de Macorís | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Santiago Province | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Santiago Rodríguez | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Santo Domingo Province | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
| Valverde Province | 29 Oct 1966 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Dominican Republic
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | 2000 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 03 Dec | 2000 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Dominican Republic
Does Dominican Republic use Daylight Saving Time in 1966?
Yes, Dominican Republic observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1966 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 Dominican Republic?
The next scheduled time transition in Dominican Republic will take place on Saturday, 29 October 1966. 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 Dominican Republic follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Dominican Republic follows a single, unified schedule. Every province 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 Dominican Republic?
Following the shift on 29 Oct 1966, 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.