Daylight Savings Time Changes in Guatemala ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น (2006)

Next change:
APR
29
1 hour Forward
29 Apr 2006, 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
29 APR

29 Apr 2006 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 29 April 2006, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 29 April 2006, 01:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Apr 2006 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 SEP

30 Sep 2006 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 30 September 2006, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 30 September 2006, 23:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 2006 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Guatemala (2006)

DepartmentDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Alta Verapaz 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Baja Verapaz 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Chimaltenango 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Chiquimula 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Departamento de Escuintla 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Departamento de Huehuetenango 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Departamento de Jutiapa 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Departamento de Retalhuleu 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
El Progreso 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Guatemala 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Izabal 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Jalapa 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Petรฉn 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Quetzaltenango 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Quichรฉ 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Sacatepรฉquez 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
San Marcos 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Santa Rosa Department 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Sololรก 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Suchitepequez Department 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Totonicapรกn 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006
Zacapa 29 Apr 2006 30 Sep 2006

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 2006?

Yes, Guatemala observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2006 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, 29 April 2006. 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 29 Apr 2006, 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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