Daylight Savings Time Changes in Namibia 🇳🇦 (2007)
| Country: | Namibia |
| Capital: | Windhoek |
| Abbreviations: | NA, NAM |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +264 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
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00
1 APR
01 Apr 2007 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 April 2007, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 April 2007, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Apr 2007 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
01
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59
After
03
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00
2 SEP
02 Sep 2007 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 September 2007, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 September 2007, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 Sep 2007 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Namibia (2007)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Erongo Region | 01 Apr 2007 | 02 Sep 2007 |
| Hardap Region | 01 Apr 2007 | 02 Sep 2007 |
| Karas Region | 01 Apr 2007 | 02 Sep 2007 |
| Kavango East | 01 Apr 2007 | 02 Sep 2007 |
| Kavango West | 01 Apr 2007 | 02 Sep 2007 |
| Khomas Region | 01 Apr 2007 | 02 Sep 2007 |
| Kunene Region | 01 Apr 2007 | 02 Sep 2007 |
| Ohangwena Region | 01 Apr 2007 | 02 Sep 2007 |
| Omaheke Region | 01 Apr 2007 | 02 Sep 2007 |
| Omusati Region | 01 Apr 2007 | 02 Sep 2007 |
| Oshana Region | 01 Apr 2007 | 02 Sep 2007 |
| Oshikoto Region | 01 Apr 2007 | 02 Sep 2007 |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 01 Apr 2007 | 02 Sep 2007 |
| Zambezi Region | 01 Apr 2007 | 02 Sep 2007 |
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 2007?
Yes, Namibia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2007 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, 01 April 2007. 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 01 Apr 2007, 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.