Daylight Savings Time Changes in Philippines 🇵🇭 (1937)
| Country: | Philippines |
| Capital: | Manila |
| Abbreviations: | PH, PHL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +63 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
15 JAN
15 Jan 1937 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 15 January 1937, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, 15 January 1937, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 15 Jan 1937 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Philippines (1937)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Bicol Region | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Cagayan Valley | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Calabarzon | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Caraga | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Central Luzon | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Central Visayas | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Cordillera | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Davao Region | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Eastern Visayas | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Ilocos | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Mimaropa | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| National Capital Region | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Northern Mindanao | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Soccsksargen | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Western Visayas | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
| Zamboanga Peninsula | - | 15 Jan 1937 |
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 |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Philippines
Does Philippines use Daylight Saving Time in 1937?
Yes, Philippines observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1937 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 Friday, 15 January 1937. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 15 Jan 1937, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.