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
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
20 MAR
20 Mar 1994 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 20 March 1994, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 20 March 1994, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 20 Mar 1994 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
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 | 20 Mar 1994 | 04 Sep 1994 |
| Hardap Region | 20 Mar 1994 | 04 Sep 1994 |
| Karas Region | 20 Mar 1994 | 04 Sep 1994 |
| Kavango East | 20 Mar 1994 | 04 Sep 1994 |
| Kavango West | 20 Mar 1994 | 04 Sep 1994 |
| Khomas Region | 20 Mar 1994 | 04 Sep 1994 |
| Kunene Region | 20 Mar 1994 | 04 Sep 1994 |
| Ohangwena Region | 20 Mar 1994 | 04 Sep 1994 |
| Omaheke Region | 20 Mar 1994 | 04 Sep 1994 |
| Omusati Region | 20 Mar 1994 | 04 Sep 1994 |
| Oshana Region | 20 Mar 1994 | 04 Sep 1994 |
| Oshikoto Region | 20 Mar 1994 | 04 Sep 1994 |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 20 Mar 1994 | 04 Sep 1994 |
| Zambezi Region | 20 Mar 1994 | 04 Sep 1994 |
DST Changes Summary for Namibia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr | 2017 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 3 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, 20 March 1994. At 23:59 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 20 Mar 1994, 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.