Daylight Savings Time Changes in Namibia 🇳🇦 (1943)
| Country: | Namibia |
| Capital: | Windhoek |
| Abbreviations: | NA, NAM |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +264 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
21 MAR
21 Mar 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 21 March 1943, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 21 March 1943, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 21 Mar 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Namibia (1943)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Erongo Region | - | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Hardap Region | - | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Karas Region | - | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Kavango East | - | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Kavango West | - | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Khomas Region | - | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Kunene Region | - | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Ohangwena Region | - | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Omaheke Region | - | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Omusati Region | - | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Oshana Region | - | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Oshikoto Region | - | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Otjozondjupa Region | - | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Zambezi Region | - | 21 Mar 1943 |
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 1943?
Yes, Namibia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1943 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, 21 March 1943. 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 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 21 Mar 1943, 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.