Daylight Savings Time Changes in Iran ๐ฎ๐ท (2003)
| Country: | Iran |
| Capital: | Tehran |
| Abbreviations: | IR, IRN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +98 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
21 MAR
21 Mar 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 21 March 2003, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 21 March 2003, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 21 Mar 2003 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 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 21 September 2003, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 21 September 2003, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 21 Sep 2003 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Iran (2003)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alborz Province | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Ardabil Province | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Bushehr | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| East Azerbaijan | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Fars | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Gilan Province | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Golestan | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Hamadan Province | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Hormozgan | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Ilam Province | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Isfahan | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Kerman | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Kermanshah Province | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Khuzestan | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Kurdistan Province | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Lorestan Province | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Markazi | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Mฤzandarฤn | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| North Khorasan | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Qazvin Province | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Qom Province | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Razavi Khorasan | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Semnan | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Sistan and Baluchestan | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| South Khorasan Province | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Tehran | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| West Azerbaijan | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Yazd Province | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Zanjan | 21 Mar 2003 | 21 Sep 2003 |
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 2003?
Yes, Iran observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2003 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, 21 March 2003. 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 21 Mar 2003, 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.