Daylight Savings Time Changes in Jamaica 🇯🇲 (1978)
| Country: | Jamaica |
| Capital: | Kingston |
| Abbreviations: | JM, JAM |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | ++1-876 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
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59
After
03
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00
30 APR
30 Apr 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 April 1978, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 April 1978, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Apr 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
29 OCT
29 Oct 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 1978, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 1978, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Parishes in Jamaica (1978)
| Parish | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Clarendon | 30 Apr 1978 | 29 Oct 1978 |
| Hanover | 30 Apr 1978 | 29 Oct 1978 |
| Kingston | 30 Apr 1978 | 29 Oct 1978 |
| Manchester | 30 Apr 1978 | 29 Oct 1978 |
| Portland Parish | 30 Apr 1978 | 29 Oct 1978 |
| Saint Andrew Parish | 30 Apr 1978 | 29 Oct 1978 |
| Saint Ann Parish | 30 Apr 1978 | 29 Oct 1978 |
| Saint Catherine Parish | 30 Apr 1978 | 29 Oct 1978 |
| Saint James Parish | 30 Apr 1978 | 29 Oct 1978 |
| Saint Mary Parish | 30 Apr 1978 | 29 Oct 1978 |
| Saint Thomas Parish | 30 Apr 1978 | 29 Oct 1978 |
| St. Elizabeth | 30 Apr 1978 | 29 Oct 1978 |
| Trelawny Parish | 30 Apr 1978 | 29 Oct 1978 |
| Westmoreland | 30 Apr 1978 | 29 Oct 1978 |
DST Changes Summary for Jamaica
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | 1983 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 30 Oct | 1983 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Jamaica
Does Jamaica use Daylight Saving Time in 1978?
Yes, Jamaica 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 Jamaica?
The next scheduled time transition in Jamaica will take place on Sunday, 30 April 1978. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Jamaica follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Jamaica spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each parish.
How will the next transition affect the day in Jamaica?
Following the shift on 30 Apr 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.