Daylight Savings Time Changes in Falkland Islands 🇫🇰 (1985)
| Country: | Falkland Islands |
| Capital: | Stanley |
| Abbreviations: | FK, FLK |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +500 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
27 APR
27 Apr 1985 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 27 April 1985, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 27 April 1985, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Apr 1985 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
DST Changes Summary for Falkland Islands
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | 2010 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 05 Sep | 2010 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Falkland Islands
Does Falkland Islands use Daylight Saving Time in 1985?
Yes, Falkland Islands observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1985 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 Falkland Islands?
The next scheduled time transition in Falkland Islands will take place on Saturday, 27 April 1985. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of Falkland Islands follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Falkland Islands follows a single, unified schedule. Every region 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 Falkland Islands?
Following the shift on 27 Apr 1985, 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.