Daylight Savings Time Changes in El Salvador 🇸🇻 (1987)
| 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)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Chalatenango Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Departamento de Ahuachapán | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Departamento de Cabañas | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Departamento de Cuscatlán | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Departamento de La Unión | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Departamento de Morazán | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Departamento de Usulután | 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.