Daylight Savings Time Changes in Honduras 🇭🇳 (1987)
| Country: | Honduras |
| Capital: | Tegucigalpa |
| Abbreviations: | HN, HND |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +504 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
2 MAY
02 May 1987 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 02 May 1987, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 02 May 1987, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 May 1987 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
26 SEP
26 Sep 1987 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 26 September 1987, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 26 September 1987, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Sep 1987 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Honduras (1987)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Atlántida Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Bay Islands | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Choluteca Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Colón Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Comayagua Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Copán Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Cortés Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| El Paraíso Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Francisco Morazán Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Gracias a Dios Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Intibucá Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| La Paz Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Lempira Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Ocotepeque Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Olancho Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Santa Bárbara Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Valle Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
| Yoro Department | 02 May 1987 | 26 Sep 1987 |
DST Changes Summary for Honduras
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May | 2006 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 06 Aug | 2006 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Honduras
Does Honduras use Daylight Saving Time in 1987?
Yes, Honduras observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1987 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 Honduras?
The next scheduled time transition in Honduras will take place on Saturday, 02 May 1987. 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 Honduras follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Honduras 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 Honduras?
Following the shift on 02 May 1987, 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.