Daylight Savings Time Changes in Libya 🇱🇾 (2013)
| Country: | Libya |
| Capital: | Tripoli |
| Abbreviations: | LY, LBY |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +218 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
00
:
59
After
02
:
00
29 MAR
29 Mar 2013 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 29 March 2013, 00:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 29 March 2013, 02:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 2013 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Libya (2013)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Al Buţnān | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Al Jabal al Akhḑar | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Al Jafārah | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Al Jufrah | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Al Kufrah | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Al Marj | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Al Marqab | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Al Wāḩāt | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| An Nuqāţ al Khams | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Az Zāwiyah | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Darnah | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Ghāt | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Jabal al Gharbi | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Murzuq District | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Nālūt | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Sabha District | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Sha‘bīyat Banghāzī | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Sha‘bīyat Mişrātah | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Surt | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Tripoli | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Wādī al Ḩayāt | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
| Wādī ash Shāţi’ | 29 Mar 2013 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Libya
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | 2013 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Libya
Does Libya use Daylight Saving Time in 2013?
Yes, Libya 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 Libya?
The next scheduled time transition in Libya will take place on Friday, 29 March 2013. At 00:59 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 29 Mar 2013, 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.