Daylight Savings Time Changes in Philippines 🇵🇭 (1936)
| Country: | Philippines |
| Capital: | Manila |
| Abbreviations: | PH, PHL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +63 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
31 OCT
31 Oct 1936 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 31 October 1936, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 31 October 1936, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Oct 1936 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Philippines (1936)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Bicol Region | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Cagayan Valley | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Calabarzon | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Caraga | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Central Luzon | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Central Visayas | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Cordillera | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Davao Region | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Eastern Visayas | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Ilocos | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Mimaropa | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| National Capital Region | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Northern Mindanao | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Soccsksargen | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Western Visayas | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
| Zamboanga Peninsula | 31 Oct 1936 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Philippines
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May | 1990 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Jul | 1990 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Philippines
Does Philippines use Daylight Saving Time in 1936?
Yes, Philippines observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1936 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 Philippines?
The next scheduled time transition in Philippines will take place on Saturday, 31 October 1936. 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 Philippines follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Philippines 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 Philippines?
Following the shift on 31 Oct 1936, 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.