Daylight Savings Time Changes in Guatemala ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น (1983)

Next change:
MAY
20
1 hour Forward
20 May 1983, 23:59
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
01
:
00
20 MAY

20 May 1983 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 20 May 1983, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 20 May 1983, 01:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 20 May 1983 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
21 SEP

21 Sep 1983 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 21 September 1983, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 21 September 1983, 23:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 21 Sep 1983 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Guatemala (1983)

DepartmentDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Alta Verapaz 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Baja Verapaz 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Chimaltenango 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Chiquimula 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Departamento de Escuintla 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Departamento de Huehuetenango 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Departamento de Jutiapa 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Departamento de Retalhuleu 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
El Progreso 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Guatemala 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Izabal 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Jalapa 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Petรฉn 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Quetzaltenango 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Quichรฉ 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Sacatepรฉquez 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
San Marcos 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Santa Rosa Department 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Sololรก 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Suchitepequez Department 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Totonicapรกn 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983
Zacapa 20 May 1983 21 Sep 1983

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

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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Guatemala

Does Guatemala use Daylight Saving Time in 1983?

Yes, Guatemala observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1983 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 Friday, 20 May 1983. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of 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 20 May 1983, 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.

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