Daylight Savings Time Changes in Grenada 🇬🇩 (1945)
| Country: | Grenada |
| Capital: | Saint George's |
| Abbreviations: | GD, GRD |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | ++1-473 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1945 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 1945, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 1945, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1945 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Parishes in Grenada (1945)
| Parish | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Carriacou and Petite Martinique | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Saint Andrew Parish | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Saint David Parish | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Saint George Parish | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Saint John Parish | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Saint Mark Parish | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Saint Patrick Parish | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
DST Changes Summary for Grenada
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | 1945 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Grenada
Does Grenada use Daylight Saving Time in 1945?
Yes, Grenada observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1945 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 Grenada?
The next scheduled time transition in Grenada will take place on Sunday, 30 September 1945. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of Grenada follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Grenada spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each parish.
How will the next transition affect the day in Grenada?
Following the shift on 30 Sep 1945, 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.