Daylight Savings Time Changes in Philippines 🇵🇭 (1954)
| 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
11 APR
11 Apr 1954 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 11 April 1954, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 11 April 1954, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 11 Apr 1954 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
4 JUN
04 Jun 1954 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 04 June 1954, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, 04 June 1954, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Jun 1954 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Philippines (1954)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Bicol Region | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Cagayan Valley | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Calabarzon | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Caraga | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Central Luzon | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Central Visayas | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Cordillera | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Davao Region | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Eastern Visayas | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Ilocos | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Mimaropa | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| National Capital Region | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Northern Mindanao | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Soccsksargen | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Western Visayas | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
| Zamboanga Peninsula | 11 Apr 1954 | 04 Jun 1954 |
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 1954?
Yes, Philippines observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1954 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 Sunday, 11 April 1954. 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 11 Apr 1954, 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.