Daylight Savings Time Changes in Libya 🇱🇾 (1951)
| Country: | Libya |
| Capital: | Tripoli |
| Abbreviations: | LY, LBY |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +218 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
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59
After
03
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00
14 OCT
14 Oct 1951 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 14 October 1951, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 14 October 1951, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 14 Oct 1951 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
31 DEC
31 Dec 1951 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 31 December 1951, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 31 December 1951, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Dec 1951 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Libya (1951)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Al Buţnān | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Al Jabal al Akhḑar | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Al Jafārah | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Al Jufrah | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Al Kufrah | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Al Marj | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Al Marqab | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Al Wāḩāt | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| An Nuqāţ al Khams | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Az Zāwiyah | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Darnah | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Ghāt | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Jabal al Gharbi | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Murzuq District | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Nālūt | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Sabha District | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Sha‘bīyat Banghāzī | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Sha‘bīyat Mişrātah | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Surt | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Tripoli | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Wādī al Ḩayāt | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
| Wādī ash Shāţi’ | 14 Oct 1951 | 31 Dec 1951 |
DST Changes Summary for Libya
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | 2013 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Libya
Does Libya use Daylight Saving Time in 1951?
Yes, Libya observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1951 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 Libya?
The next scheduled time transition in Libya will take place on Sunday, 14 October 1951. 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 Libya follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Libya spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each district.
How will the next transition affect the day in Libya?
Following the shift on 14 Oct 1951, 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.