Daylight Savings Time Changes in Namibia 🇳🇦 (1995)
| Country: | Namibia |
| Capital: | Windhoek |
| Abbreviations: | NA, NAM |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +264 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
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2 APR
02 Apr 1995 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 April 1995, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 April 1995, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Apr 1995 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
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After
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3 SEP
03 Sep 1995 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 03 September 1995, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 03 September 1995, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 03 Sep 1995 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Namibia (1995)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Erongo Region | 02 Apr 1995 | 03 Sep 1995 |
| Hardap Region | 02 Apr 1995 | 03 Sep 1995 |
| Karas Region | 02 Apr 1995 | 03 Sep 1995 |
| Kavango East | 02 Apr 1995 | 03 Sep 1995 |
| Kavango West | 02 Apr 1995 | 03 Sep 1995 |
| Khomas Region | 02 Apr 1995 | 03 Sep 1995 |
| Kunene Region | 02 Apr 1995 | 03 Sep 1995 |
| Ohangwena Region | 02 Apr 1995 | 03 Sep 1995 |
| Omaheke Region | 02 Apr 1995 | 03 Sep 1995 |
| Omusati Region | 02 Apr 1995 | 03 Sep 1995 |
| Oshana Region | 02 Apr 1995 | 03 Sep 1995 |
| Oshikoto Region | 02 Apr 1995 | 03 Sep 1995 |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 02 Apr 1995 | 03 Sep 1995 |
| Zambezi Region | 02 Apr 1995 | 03 Sep 1995 |
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 1995?
Yes, Namibia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1995 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, 02 April 1995. 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 02 Apr 1995, 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.