Daylight Savings Time Changes in Jordan 🇯🇴 (1975)
| Country: | Jordan |
| Capital: | Amman |
| Abbreviations: | JO, JOR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +962 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
30 APR
30 Apr 1975 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 30 April 1975, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 30 April 1975, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Apr 1975 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1975 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 30 September 1975, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 30 September 1975, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1975 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Jordan (1975)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ajloun | 30 Apr 1975 | 30 Sep 1975 |
| Amman | 30 Apr 1975 | 30 Sep 1975 |
| Aqaba | 30 Apr 1975 | 30 Sep 1975 |
| Balqa | 30 Apr 1975 | 30 Sep 1975 |
| Irbid | 30 Apr 1975 | 30 Sep 1975 |
| Jerash | 30 Apr 1975 | 30 Sep 1975 |
| Karak | 30 Apr 1975 | 30 Sep 1975 |
| Ma’an | 30 Apr 1975 | 30 Sep 1975 |
| Madaba | 30 Apr 1975 | 30 Sep 1975 |
| Mafraq | 30 Apr 1975 | 30 Sep 1975 |
| Tafielah | 30 Apr 1975 | 30 Sep 1975 |
| Zarqa | 30 Apr 1975 | 30 Sep 1975 |
DST Changes Summary for Jordan
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | 2022 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Jordan
Does Jordan use Daylight Saving Time in 1975?
Yes, Jordan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1975 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 Jordan?
The next scheduled time transition in Jordan will take place on Wednesday, 30 April 1975. 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 Jordan follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Jordan follows a single, unified schedule. Every governorate across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Jordan?
Following the shift on 30 Apr 1975, 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.