Daylight Savings Time Changes in El Salvador ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ป (1987)

Next change:
MAY
2
1 hour Forward
02 May 1987, 23:59
Country: El Salvador
Capital: San Salvador
Abbreviations: SV, SLV
IANA Time Zones: 1
Dial Code: +503

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
2 MAY

02 May 1987 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 02 May 1987, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 02 May 1987, 01:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 May 1987 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
26 SEP

26 Sep 1987 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 26 September 1987, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 26 September 1987, 23:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Sep 1987 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in El Salvador (1987)

DepartmentDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Chalatenango Department 02 May 1987 26 Sep 1987
Departamento de Ahuachapรกn 02 May 1987 26 Sep 1987
Departamento de Cabaรฑas 02 May 1987 26 Sep 1987
Departamento de Cuscatlรกn 02 May 1987 26 Sep 1987
Departamento de La Uniรณn 02 May 1987 26 Sep 1987
Departamento de Morazรกn 02 May 1987 26 Sep 1987
Departamento de Usulutรกn 02 May 1987 26 Sep 1987
La Libertad Department 02 May 1987 26 Sep 1987
La Paz Department 02 May 1987 26 Sep 1987
San Miguel Department 02 May 1987 26 Sep 1987
San Salvador Department 02 May 1987 26 Sep 1987
San Vicente Department 02 May 1987 26 Sep 1987
Santa Ana Department 02 May 1987 26 Sep 1987
Sonsonate Department 02 May 1987 26 Sep 1987

DST Changes Summary for El Salvador

Date Year Change Time Details
30 Apr 1988 Forward 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving Start
24 Sep 1988 Back 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 23:00 Daylight Saving End

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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in El Salvador

Does El Salvador use Daylight Saving Time in 1987?

Yes, El Salvador observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1987 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 El Salvador?

The next scheduled time transition in El Salvador will take place on Saturday, 02 May 1987. 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 El Salvador follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, El Salvador 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 El Salvador?

Following the shift on 02 May 1987, 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.

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