Daylight Savings Time Changes in Eswatini 🇸🇿 (1943)
| Country: | Eswatini |
| Capital: | Mbabane |
| Abbreviations: | SZ, SWZ |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +268 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
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21 MAR
21 Mar 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 21 March 1943, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 21 March 1943, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 21 Mar 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
01
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59
After
03
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19 SEP
19 Sep 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 19 September 1943, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 19 September 1943, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 19 Sep 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Eswatini (1943)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Hhohho Region | 19 Sep 1943 | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Lubombo Region | 19 Sep 1943 | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Manzini Region | 19 Sep 1943 | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Shiselweni District | 19 Sep 1943 | 21 Mar 1943 |
DST Changes Summary for Eswatini
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | 1943 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 19 Mar | 1944 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Eswatini
Does Eswatini use Daylight Saving Time in 1943?
Yes, Eswatini observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1943 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 Eswatini?
The next scheduled time transition in Eswatini will take place on Sunday, 21 March 1943. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of Eswatini follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Eswatini spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.
How will the next transition affect the day in Eswatini?
Following the shift on 21 Mar 1943, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.