Daylight Savings Time Changes in Namibia 🇳🇦 (1942)
| Country: | Namibia |
| Capital: | Windhoek |
| Abbreviations: | NA, NAM |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +264 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
20 SEP
20 Sep 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 20 September 1942, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 20 September 1942, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 20 Sep 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Namibia (1942)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Erongo Region | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Hardap Region | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Karas Region | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Kavango East | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Kavango West | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Khomas Region | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Kunene Region | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Ohangwena Region | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Omaheke Region | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Omusati Region | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Oshana Region | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Oshikoto Region | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Zambezi Region | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Namibia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | 2017 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Namibia
Does Namibia use Daylight Saving Time in 1942?
Yes, Namibia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 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 Namibia?
The next scheduled time transition in Namibia will take place on Sunday, 20 September 1942. 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 Namibia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Namibia follows a single, unified schedule. Every region 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 Namibia?
Following the shift on 20 Sep 1942, 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.