Daylight Savings Time Changes in El Salvador 🇸🇻 (1988)
| 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
30 APR
30 Apr 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 30 April 1988, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 30 April 1988, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Apr 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
24 SEP
24 Sep 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 24 September 1988, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 24 September 1988, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 24 Sep 1988 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 (1988)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Chalatenango Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Departamento de Ahuachapán | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Departamento de Cabañas | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Departamento de Cuscatlán | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Departamento de La Unión | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Departamento de Morazán | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Departamento de Usulután | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| La Libertad Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| La Paz Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| San Miguel Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| San Salvador Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| San Vicente Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Santa Ana Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Sonsonate Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
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 1988?
Yes, El Salvador observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 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, 30 April 1988. 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 30 Apr 1988, 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.