Daylight Savings Time Changes in Georgia 🇬🇪 (1996)
| 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
30 MAR
30 Mar 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 30 March 1996, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 30 March 1996, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Georgia (1996)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Abkhazia | 30 Mar 1996 | - |
| Adjara | 30 Mar 1996 | - |
| Guria | 30 Mar 1996 | - |
| Imereti | 30 Mar 1996 | - |
| Kakheti | 30 Mar 1996 | - |
| Kvemo Kartli | 30 Mar 1996 | - |
| Mtskheta-Mtianeti | 30 Mar 1996 | - |
| Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti | 30 Mar 1996 | - |
| Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti | 30 Mar 1996 | - |
| Samtskhe-Javakheti | 30 Mar 1996 | - |
| Shida Kartli | 30 Mar 1996 | - |
| Tbilisi | 30 Mar 1996 | - |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Georgia
Does Georgia use Daylight Saving Time in 1996?
Yes, Georgia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1996 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 Saturday, 30 March 1996. 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 30 Mar 1996, 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.