Daylight Savings Time Changes in Gibraltar 🇬🇮 (2000)
| Country: | Gibraltar |
| Capital: | Gibraltar |
| Abbreviations: | GI, GIB |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +350 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
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59
After
03
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00
26 MAR
26 Mar 2000 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 March 2000, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 March 2000, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 2000 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
29 OCT
29 Oct 2000 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 2000, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 2000, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2000 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
DST Changes Summary for Gibraltar
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Gibraltar
Does Gibraltar use Daylight Saving Time in 2000?
Yes, Gibraltar observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2000 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 Gibraltar?
The next scheduled time transition in Gibraltar will take place on Sunday, 26 March 2000. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Gibraltar follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar?
Following the shift on 26 Mar 2000, 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.