Daylight Savings Time Changes in Iran ๐ฎ๐ท (1978)
| Country: | Iran |
| Capital: | Tehran |
| Abbreviations: | IR, IRN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +98 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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24 MAR
24 Mar 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 24 March 1978, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 24 March 1978, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 24 Mar 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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After
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5 AUG
05 Aug 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 05 August 1978, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 05 August 1978, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 05 Aug 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Iran (1978)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alborz Province | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Ardabil Province | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Bushehr | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| East Azerbaijan | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Fars | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Gilan Province | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Golestan | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Hamadan Province | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Hormozgan | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Ilam Province | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Isfahan | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Kerman | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Kermanshah Province | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Khuzestan | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Kurdistan Province | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Lorestan Province | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Markazi | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Mฤzandarฤn | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| North Khorasan | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Qazvin Province | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Qom Province | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Razavi Khorasan | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Semnan | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Sistan and Baluchestan | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| South Khorasan Province | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Tehran | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| West Azerbaijan | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Yazd Province | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
| Zanjan | 24 Mar 1978 | 05 Aug 1978 |
DST Changes Summary for Iran
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar | 2022 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 21 Sep | 2022 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Iran
Does Iran use Daylight Saving Time in 1978?
Yes, Iran observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1978 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 Iran?
The next scheduled time transition in Iran will take place on Friday, 24 March 1978. 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 Iran follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Iran spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each province.
How will the next transition affect the day in Iran?
Following the shift on 24 Mar 1978, 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.