Daylight Savings Time Changes in Jersey 🇯🇪 (1954)
| Country: | Jersey |
| Capital: | Saint Helier |
| Abbreviations: | JE, JEY |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | ++44-1534 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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11 APR
11 Apr 1954 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 11 April 1954, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 11 April 1954, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 11 Apr 1954 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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3 OCT
03 Oct 1954 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 03 October 1954, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 03 October 1954, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 03 Oct 1954 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Jersey (1954)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Grouville | 11 Apr 1954 | 03 Oct 1954 |
| St Clement | 11 Apr 1954 | 03 Oct 1954 |
| St Helier | 11 Apr 1954 | 03 Oct 1954 |
| St John | 11 Apr 1954 | 03 Oct 1954 |
| St Lawrence | 11 Apr 1954 | 03 Oct 1954 |
| St Martîn | 11 Apr 1954 | 03 Oct 1954 |
| St Mary | 11 Apr 1954 | 03 Oct 1954 |
| St Ouen | 11 Apr 1954 | 03 Oct 1954 |
| St Peter | 11 Apr 1954 | 03 Oct 1954 |
| St Saviour | 11 Apr 1954 | 03 Oct 1954 |
| St. Brelade | 11 Apr 1954 | 03 Oct 1954 |
| Trinity | 11 Apr 1954 | 03 Oct 1954 |
DST Changes Summary for Jersey
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Jersey
Does Jersey use Daylight Saving Time in 1954?
Yes, Jersey observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1954 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 Jersey?
The next scheduled time transition in Jersey will take place on Sunday, 11 April 1954. 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 Jersey follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Jersey spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.
How will the next transition affect the day in Jersey?
Following the shift on 11 Apr 1954, 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.