Daylight Savings Time Changes in New Caledonia 🇳🇨 (1996)
| Country: | New Caledonia |
| Capital: | Noumea |
| Abbreviations: | NC, NCL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +687 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
1 DEC
01 Dec 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 December 1996, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 December 1996, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Dec 1996 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 (1996)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Loyalty Islands | 01 Dec 1996 | - |
| North Province | 01 Dec 1996 | - |
| South Province | 01 Dec 1996 | - |
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 1996?
Yes, New Caledonia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1996 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, 01 December 1996. 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 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 01 Dec 1996, 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.