Daylight Savings Time Changes in Fiji 🇫🇯 (2017)
| Country: | Fiji |
| Capital: | Suva |
| Abbreviations: | FJ, FJI |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +679 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
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59
After
02
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00
15 JAN
15 Jan 2017 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 15 January 2017, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 15 January 2017, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 15 Jan 2017 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
01
:
59
After
03
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00
5 NOV
05 Nov 2017 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 05 November 2017, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 05 November 2017, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 05 Nov 2017 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Divisions in Fiji (2017)
| Division | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central | 05 Nov 2017 | 15 Jan 2017 |
| Eastern | 05 Nov 2017 | 15 Jan 2017 |
| Northern | 05 Nov 2017 | 15 Jan 2017 |
| Rotuma | 05 Nov 2017 | 15 Jan 2017 |
| Western | 05 Nov 2017 | 15 Jan 2017 |
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 2017?
Yes, Fiji observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2017 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, 15 January 2017. 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 15 Jan 2017, 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.