Daylight Savings Time Changes in Honduras 🇭🇳 (1988)
| 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
30 APR
30 Apr 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 30 April 1988, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 30 April 1988, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Apr 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
24 SEP
24 Sep 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 24 September 1988, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 24 September 1988, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 24 Sep 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Honduras (1988)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Atlántida Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Bay Islands | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Choluteca Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Colón Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Comayagua Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Copán Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Cortés Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| El Paraíso Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Francisco Morazán Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Gracias a Dios Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Intibucá Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| La Paz Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Lempira Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Ocotepeque Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Olancho Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Santa Bárbara Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Valle Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
| Yoro Department | 30 Apr 1988 | 24 Sep 1988 |
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 1988?
Yes, Honduras observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 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, 30 April 1988. 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 30 Apr 1988, 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.