Daylight Savings Time Changes in Mauritius 🇲🇺 (2008)
| Country: | Mauritius |
| Capital: | Port Louis |
| Abbreviations: | MU, MUS |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +230 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
03
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00
26 OCT
26 Oct 2008 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 2008, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 2008, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Oct 2008 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Mauritius (2008)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Agalega Islands | 26 Oct 2008 | - |
| Black River District | 26 Oct 2008 | - |
| Cargados Carajos | 26 Oct 2008 | - |
| Flacq District | 26 Oct 2008 | - |
| Grand Port District | 26 Oct 2008 | - |
| Moka District | 26 Oct 2008 | - |
| Pamplemousses District | 26 Oct 2008 | - |
| Plaines Wilhems District | 26 Oct 2008 | - |
| Port Louis District | 26 Oct 2008 | - |
| Rivière du Rempart District | 26 Oct 2008 | - |
| Rodrigues | 26 Oct 2008 | - |
| Savanne District | 26 Oct 2008 | - |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Mauritius
Does Mauritius use Daylight Saving Time in 2008?
Yes, Mauritius observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2008 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, 26 October 2008. 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 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 26 Oct 2008, 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.