Daylight Savings Time Changes in Georgia 🇬🇪 (1997)
| Country: | Georgia |
| Capital: | Tbilisi |
| Abbreviations: | GE, GEO |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +995 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
25 OCT
25 Oct 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 25 October 1997, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 25 October 1997, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Georgia (1997)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Abkhazia | - | 25 Oct 1997 |
| Adjara | - | 25 Oct 1997 |
| Guria | - | 25 Oct 1997 |
| Imereti | - | 25 Oct 1997 |
| Kakheti | - | 25 Oct 1997 |
| Kvemo Kartli | - | 25 Oct 1997 |
| Mtskheta-Mtianeti | - | 25 Oct 1997 |
| Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti | - | 25 Oct 1997 |
| Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti | - | 25 Oct 1997 |
| Samtskhe-Javakheti | - | 25 Oct 1997 |
| Shida Kartli | - | 25 Oct 1997 |
| Tbilisi | - | 25 Oct 1997 |
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 1997?
Yes, Georgia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1997 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, 25 October 1997. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of 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 25 Oct 1997, 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.