Daylight Savings Time Changes in Guadeloupe 🇬🇵 (1945)
| Country: | Guadeloupe |
| Capital: | Basse-Terre |
| Abbreviations: | GP, GLP |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +590 |
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 Regions in Guadeloupe (1945)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Guadeloupe | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
DST Changes Summary for Guadeloupe
| 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 Guadeloupe
Does Guadeloupe use Daylight Saving Time in 1945?
Yes, Guadeloupe 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 Guadeloupe?
The next scheduled time transition in Guadeloupe 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 Guadeloupe follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Guadeloupe spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.
How will the next transition affect the day in Guadeloupe?
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.