Daylight Savings Time Changes in Palestine 🇵🇸 (2011)
| 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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1 APR
01 Apr 2011 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 01 April 2011, 00:00 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 01 April 2011, 01:01 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Apr 2011 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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00
31 JUL
31 Jul 2011 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 July 2011, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 July 2011, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Jul 2011 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Palestine (2011)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaza Strip | 01 Apr 2011 | 31 Jul 2011 |
| West Bank | 29 Aug 2011 | 29 Sep 2011 |
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 2011?
Yes, Palestine observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2011 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 Friday, 01 April 2011. At 00:00 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 01 Apr 2011, 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.