Daylight Savings Time Changes in Nicaragua 🇳🇮 (2005)
| 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
9 APR
09 Apr 2005 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 09 April 2005, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 09 April 2005, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 09 Apr 2005 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
1 OCT
01 Oct 2005 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 01 October 2005, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 01 October 2005, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Oct 2005 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Nicaragua (2005)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Boaco Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| Carazo Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| Chinandega Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| Chontales Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| Estelí Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| Granada Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| Jinotega Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| León Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| Madriz Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| Managua Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| Masaya Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| Matagalpa Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| North Caribbean Coast | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| Nueva Segovia Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| Río San Juan Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| Rivas Department | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
| South Caribbean Coast | 09 Apr 2005 | 01 Oct 2005 |
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 2005?
Yes, Nicaragua observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2005 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, 09 April 2005. 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 09 Apr 2005, 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.