Daylight Savings Time Changes in Fiji 🇫🇯 (2012)
| Country: | Fiji |
| Capital: | Suva |
| Abbreviations: | FJ, FJI |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +679 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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22 JAN
22 Jan 2012 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 22 January 2012, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 22 January 2012, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 22 Jan 2012 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
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After
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21 OCT
21 Oct 2012 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 21 October 2012, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 21 October 2012, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 21 Oct 2012 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Divisions in Fiji (2012)
| Division | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central | 21 Oct 2012 | 22 Jan 2012 |
| Eastern | 21 Oct 2012 | 22 Jan 2012 |
| Northern | 21 Oct 2012 | 22 Jan 2012 |
| Rotuma | 21 Oct 2012 | 22 Jan 2012 |
| Western | 21 Oct 2012 | 22 Jan 2012 |
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 2012?
Yes, Fiji observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2012 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, 22 January 2012. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of 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 22 Jan 2012, 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.