Daylight Savings Time Changes in Georgia 🇬🇪 (1983)
| Country: | Georgia |
| Capital: | Tbilisi |
| Abbreviations: | GE, GEO |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +995 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
31 MAR
31 Mar 1983 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 31 March 1983, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Thursday, 31 March 1983, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1983 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1983 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 30 September 1983, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, 30 September 1983, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1983 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Georgia (1983)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Abkhazia | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Adjara | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Guria | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Imereti | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Kakheti | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Kvemo Kartli | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Mtskheta-Mtianeti | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Samtskhe-Javakheti | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Shida Kartli | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Tbilisi | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
DST Changes Summary for Georgia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | 2004 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 27 Mar | 2005 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Georgia
Does Georgia use Daylight Saving Time in 1983?
Yes, Georgia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1983 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 Georgia?
The next scheduled time transition in Georgia will take place on Thursday, 31 March 1983. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Georgia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Georgia 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 Georgia?
Following the shift on 31 Mar 1983, 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.