Daylight Savings Time Changes in Jordan ๐ฏ๐ด (2013)
| Country: | Jordan |
| Capital: | Amman |
| Abbreviations: | JO, JOR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +962 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
19 DEC
19 Dec 2013 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 19 December 2013, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 19 Dec 2013 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Jordan (2013)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ajloun | - | 19 Dec 2013 |
| Amman | - | 19 Dec 2013 |
| Aqaba | - | 19 Dec 2013 |
| Balqa | - | 19 Dec 2013 |
| Irbid | - | 19 Dec 2013 |
| Jerash | - | 19 Dec 2013 |
| Karak | - | 19 Dec 2013 |
| Maโan | - | 19 Dec 2013 |
| Madaba | - | 19 Dec 2013 |
| Mafraq | - | 19 Dec 2013 |
| Tafielah | - | 19 Dec 2013 |
| Zarqa | - | 19 Dec 2013 |
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 2013?
Yes, Jordan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2013 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, 19 December 2013. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 19 Dec 2013, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.