Daylight Savings Time Changes in Mauritius 🇲🇺 (1983)
| Country: | Mauritius |
| Capital: | Port Louis |
| Abbreviations: | MU, MUS |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +230 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
20 MAR
20 Mar 1983 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 20 March 1983, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 20 March 1983, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 20 Mar 1983 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Mauritius (1983)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Agalega Islands | - | 20 Mar 1983 |
| Black River District | - | 20 Mar 1983 |
| Cargados Carajos | - | 20 Mar 1983 |
| Flacq District | - | 20 Mar 1983 |
| Grand Port District | - | 20 Mar 1983 |
| Moka District | - | 20 Mar 1983 |
| Pamplemousses District | - | 20 Mar 1983 |
| Plaines Wilhems District | - | 20 Mar 1983 |
| Port Louis District | - | 20 Mar 1983 |
| Rivière du Rempart District | - | 20 Mar 1983 |
| Rodrigues | - | 20 Mar 1983 |
| Savanne District | - | 20 Mar 1983 |
DST Changes Summary for Mauritius
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | 2008 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Mar | 2009 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Mauritius
Does Mauritius use Daylight Saving Time in 1983?
Yes, Mauritius observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1983 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 Mauritius?
The next scheduled time transition in Mauritius will take place on Sunday, 20 March 1983. 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 Mauritius follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Mauritius follows a single, unified schedule. Every district 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 Mauritius?
Following the shift on 20 Mar 1983, 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.