Daylight Savings Time Changes in New Caledonia 🇳🇨 (1997)
| Country: | New Caledonia |
| Capital: | Noumea |
| Abbreviations: | NC, NCL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +687 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
2 MAR
02 Mar 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 March 1997, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 March 1997, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Mar 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in New Caledonia (1997)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Loyalty Islands | - | 02 Mar 1997 |
| North Province | - | 02 Mar 1997 |
| South Province | - | 02 Mar 1997 |
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 1997?
Yes, New Caledonia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1997 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, 02 March 1997. At 02:59 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 02 Mar 1997, 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.