Daylight Savings Time Changes in Nicaragua 🇳🇮 (1979)
| Country: | Nicaragua |
| Capital: | Managua |
| Abbreviations: | NI, NIC |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +505 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
17 MAR
17 Mar 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 17 March 1979, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 17 March 1979, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 17 Mar 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
24 JUN
24 Jun 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 24 June 1979, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 24 June 1979, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 24 Jun 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Nicaragua (1979)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Boaco Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| Carazo Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| Chinandega Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| Chontales Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| Estelí Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| Granada Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| Jinotega Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| León Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| Madriz Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| Managua Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| Masaya Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| Matagalpa Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| North Caribbean Coast | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| Nueva Segovia Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| Río San Juan Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| Rivas Department | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
| South Caribbean Coast | 17 Mar 1979 | 24 Jun 1979 |
DST Changes Summary for Nicaragua
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | 2006 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 01 Oct | 2006 | Back 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Nicaragua
Does Nicaragua use Daylight Saving Time in 1979?
Yes, Nicaragua observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1979 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 Nicaragua?
The next scheduled time transition in Nicaragua will take place on Saturday, 17 March 1979. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Nicaragua follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Nicaragua follows a single, unified schedule. Every department 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 Nicaragua?
Following the shift on 17 Mar 1979, 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.