Daylight Savings Time Changes in Palestine 🇵🇸 (1945)
| Country: | Palestine |
| Capital: | Ramallah |
| Abbreviations: | PS, PSE |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +970 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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16 APR
16 Apr 1945 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 16 April 1945, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 16 April 1945, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 16 Apr 1945 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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1 NOV
01 Nov 1945 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 01 November 1945, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Thursday, 01 November 1945, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Nov 1945 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Palestine (1945)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaza Strip | 16 Apr 1945 | 01 Nov 1945 |
| West Bank | 16 Apr 1945 | 01 Nov 1945 |
DST Changes Summary for Palestine
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 24 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 27 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 30 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 24 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 30 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Palestine
Does Palestine use Daylight Saving Time in 1945?
Yes, Palestine observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1945 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 Palestine?
The next scheduled time transition in Palestine will take place on Monday, 16 April 1945. 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 Palestine follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Palestine spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.
How will the next transition affect the day in Palestine?
Following the shift on 16 Apr 1945, 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.