When is the next time change in Jamaica?

The next clock change in Jamaica will be on Sunday, 27 April 1980. At 01:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Jamaica?

After the clocks change on 27 Apr 1980, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Jamaica 🇯🇲 (1980)

Q: Does Jamaica use Daylight Saving Time in 1980?

Jamaica observes Daylight Saving Time in 1980. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Jamaica follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	Jamaica
Capital:	Kingston
Abbreviations:	JM, JAM
IANA Time Zones:	2
Dial Code:	++1-876

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

27 APR

27 Apr 1980 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 April 1980, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 April 1980, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Apr 1980 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

26 OCT

26 Oct 1980 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 1980, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 1980, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 1980 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

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Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Parishes in Jamaica (1980)

Parish	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Clarendon	27 Apr 1980	26 Oct 1980
Hanover	27 Apr 1980	26 Oct 1980
Kingston	27 Apr 1980	26 Oct 1980
Manchester	27 Apr 1980	26 Oct 1980
Portland Parish	27 Apr 1980	26 Oct 1980
Saint Andrew Parish	27 Apr 1980	26 Oct 1980
Saint Ann Parish	27 Apr 1980	26 Oct 1980
Saint Catherine Parish	27 Apr 1980	26 Oct 1980
Saint James Parish	27 Apr 1980	26 Oct 1980
Saint Mary Parish	27 Apr 1980	26 Oct 1980
Saint Thomas Parish	27 Apr 1980	26 Oct 1980
St. Elizabeth	27 Apr 1980	26 Oct 1980
Trelawny Parish	27 Apr 1980	26 Oct 1980
Westmoreland	27 Apr 1980	26 Oct 1980

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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Does Jamaica use Daylight Saving Time in 1980?

Yes, Jamaica observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1980 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, 27 April 1980. 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 27 Apr 1980, 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.