Daylight Savings Time Changes in New Caledonia 🇳🇨 (1978)
| Country: | New Caledonia |
| Capital: | Noumea |
| Abbreviations: | NC, NCL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +687 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
26 FEB
26 Feb 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 February 1978, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 February 1978, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Feb 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
2 DEC
02 Dec 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 02 December 1978, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 02 December 1978, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 Dec 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in New Caledonia (1978)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Loyalty Islands | 02 Dec 1978 | 26 Feb 1978 |
| North Province | 02 Dec 1978 | 26 Feb 1978 |
| South Province | 02 Dec 1978 | 26 Feb 1978 |
DST Changes Summary for New Caledonia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | 1996 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 02 Mar | 1997 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in New Caledonia
Does New Caledonia use Daylight Saving Time in 1978?
Yes, New Caledonia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1978 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 New Caledonia?
The next scheduled time transition in New Caledonia will take place on Sunday, 26 February 1978. 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 New Caledonia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia?
Following the shift on 26 Feb 1978, 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.