Daylight Savings Time Changes in Eswatini 🇸🇿 (1944)
| Country: | Eswatini |
| Capital: | Mbabane |
| Abbreviations: | SZ, SWZ |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +268 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
19 MAR
19 Mar 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 19 March 1944, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 19 March 1944, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 19 Mar 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Eswatini (1944)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Hhohho Region | - | 19 Mar 1944 |
| Lubombo Region | - | 19 Mar 1944 |
| Manzini Region | - | 19 Mar 1944 |
| Shiselweni District | - | 19 Mar 1944 |
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 1944?
Yes, Eswatini observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1944 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, 19 March 1944. 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 19 Mar 1944, 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.