Daylight Savings Time Changes in Jordan 🇯🇴 (2011)
| 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
31 MAR
31 Mar 2011 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 31 March 2011, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 2011 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
28 OCT
28 Oct 2011 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 28 October 2011, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, 28 October 2011, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Oct 2011 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Jordan (2011)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ajloun | 31 Mar 2011 | 28 Oct 2011 |
| Amman | 31 Mar 2011 | 28 Oct 2011 |
| Aqaba | 31 Mar 2011 | 28 Oct 2011 |
| Balqa | 31 Mar 2011 | 28 Oct 2011 |
| Irbid | 31 Mar 2011 | 28 Oct 2011 |
| Jerash | 31 Mar 2011 | 28 Oct 2011 |
| Karak | 31 Mar 2011 | 28 Oct 2011 |
| Ma’an | 31 Mar 2011 | 28 Oct 2011 |
| Madaba | 31 Mar 2011 | 28 Oct 2011 |
| Mafraq | 31 Mar 2011 | 28 Oct 2011 |
| Tafielah | 31 Mar 2011 | 28 Oct 2011 |
| Zarqa | 31 Mar 2011 | 28 Oct 2011 |
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 2011?
Yes, Jordan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2011 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 Thursday, 31 March 2011. 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 31 Mar 2011, 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.