Daylight Savings Time Changes in Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬 (1998)
| Country: | Kyrgyzstan |
| Capital: | Bishkek |
| Abbreviations: | KG, KGZ |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +996 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
29
After
03
:
30
29 MAR
29 Mar 1998 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 1998, 02:29 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 1998, 03:30 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 1998 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
29
After
01
:
30
25 OCT
25 Oct 1998 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 October 1998, 02:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 October 1998, 01:30 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 1998 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Kyrgyzstan (1998)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Batken | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Chuy Region | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Gorod Bishkek | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Issyk-Kul | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Jalal-Abad Region | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Naryn Region | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Osh City | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Osh Region | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Talas Region | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
DST Changes Summary for Kyrgyzstan
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar | 2005 | Forward 1 hour | 02:29 ➜ 03:30 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Kyrgyzstan
Does Kyrgyzstan use Daylight Saving Time in 1998?
Yes, Kyrgyzstan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1998 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 Kyrgyzstan?
The next scheduled time transition in Kyrgyzstan will take place on Sunday, 29 March 1998. At 02:29 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Kyrgyzstan follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Kyrgyzstan follows a single, unified schedule. Every region 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 Kyrgyzstan?
Following the shift on 29 Mar 1998, 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.