Daylight Savings Time Changes in Mauritius 🇲🇺 (2009)
| Country: | Mauritius |
| Capital: | Port Louis |
| Abbreviations: | MU, MUS |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +230 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
29 MAR
29 Mar 2009 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 2009, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 2009, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Mar 2009 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Mauritius (2009)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Agalega Islands | - | 29 Mar 2009 |
| Black River District | - | 29 Mar 2009 |
| Cargados Carajos | - | 29 Mar 2009 |
| Flacq District | - | 29 Mar 2009 |
| Grand Port District | - | 29 Mar 2009 |
| Moka District | - | 29 Mar 2009 |
| Pamplemousses District | - | 29 Mar 2009 |
| Plaines Wilhems District | - | 29 Mar 2009 |
| Port Louis District | - | 29 Mar 2009 |
| Rivière du Rempart District | - | 29 Mar 2009 |
| Rodrigues | - | 29 Mar 2009 |
| Savanne District | - | 29 Mar 2009 |
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 2009?
Yes, Mauritius observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2009 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, 29 March 2009. At 01:59 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 29 Mar 2009, 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.