Daylight Savings Time Changes in Guatemala 🇬🇹 (1974)
| Country: | Guatemala |
| Capital: | Guatemala City |
| Abbreviations: | GT, GTM |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +502 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
23 FEB
23 Feb 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 23 February 1974, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 23 February 1974, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 23 Feb 1974 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Guatemala (1974)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Verapaz | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Baja Verapaz | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Chimaltenango | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Chiquimula | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Departamento de Escuintla | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Departamento de Huehuetenango | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Departamento de Jutiapa | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Departamento de Retalhuleu | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| El Progreso | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Guatemala | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Izabal | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Jalapa | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Petén | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Quetzaltenango | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Quiché | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Sacatepéquez | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| San Marcos | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Santa Rosa Department | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Sololá | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Suchitepequez Department | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Totonicapán | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
| Zacapa | - | 23 Feb 1974 |
DST Changes Summary for Guatemala
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | 2006 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 30 Sep | 2006 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Guatemala
Does Guatemala use Daylight Saving Time in 1974?
Yes, Guatemala observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1974 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 Guatemala?
The next scheduled time transition in Guatemala will take place on Saturday, 23 February 1974. 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 Guatemala follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Guatemala follows a single, unified schedule. Every department 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 Guatemala?
Following the shift on 23 Feb 1974, 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.