Daylight Savings Time Changes in Fiji 🇫🇯 (2009)
| Country: | Fiji |
| Capital: | Suva |
| Abbreviations: | FJ, FJI |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +679 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
29 NOV
29 Nov 2009 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 November 2009, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 November 2009, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Nov 2009 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Divisions in Fiji (2009)
| Division | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central | 29 Nov 2009 | - |
| Eastern | 29 Nov 2009 | - |
| Northern | 29 Nov 2009 | - |
| Rotuma | 29 Nov 2009 | - |
| Western | 29 Nov 2009 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Fiji
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | 2020 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 17 Jan | 2021 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Fiji
Does Fiji use Daylight Saving Time in 2009?
Yes, Fiji observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2009 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 Fiji?
The next scheduled time transition in Fiji will take place on Sunday, 29 November 2009. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Fiji follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Fiji follows a single, unified schedule. Every division 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 Fiji?
Following the shift on 29 Nov 2009, 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.