Daylight Savings Time Changes in Namibia 🇳🇦 (1994)
| 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
4 SEP
04 Sep 1994 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 04 September 1994, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 04 September 1994, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 04 Sep 1994 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Namibia (1994)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Erongo Region | 04 Sep 1994 | - |
| Hardap Region | 04 Sep 1994 | - |
| Karas Region | 04 Sep 1994 | - |
| Kavango East | 04 Sep 1994 | - |
| Kavango West | 04 Sep 1994 | - |
| Khomas Region | 04 Sep 1994 | - |
| Kunene Region | 04 Sep 1994 | - |
| Ohangwena Region | 04 Sep 1994 | - |
| Omaheke Region | 04 Sep 1994 | - |
| Omusati Region | 04 Sep 1994 | - |
| Oshana Region | 04 Sep 1994 | - |
| Oshikoto Region | 04 Sep 1994 | - |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 04 Sep 1994 | - |
| Zambezi Region | 04 Sep 1994 | - |
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 1994?
Yes, Namibia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1994 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, 04 September 1994. 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 04 Sep 1994, 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.