When is the next time change in Philippines?

The next clock change in Philippines will be on Sunday, 27 March 1977. At 23:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Philippines?

After the clocks change on 27 Mar 1977, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Philippines 🇵🇭 (1977)

Q: Does Philippines use Daylight Saving Time in 1977?

Philippines observes Daylight Saving Time in 1977. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Philippines follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Philippines follows a uniform synchronized schedule across the entire country.

Country:	Philippines
Capital:	Manila
Abbreviations:	PH, PHL
IANA Time Zones:	1
Dial Code:	+63

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

27 MAR

27 Mar 1977 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 1977, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 1977, 01:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 1977 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

21 SEP

21 Sep 1977 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 21 September 1977, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 21 September 1977, 23:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 21 Sep 1977 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

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Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Philippines (1977)

Region	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Bicol Region	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Cagayan Valley	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Calabarzon	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Caraga	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Central Luzon	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Central Visayas	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Cordillera	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Davao Region	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Eastern Visayas	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Ilocos	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Mimaropa	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
National Capital Region	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Northern Mindanao	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Soccsksargen	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Western Visayas	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977
Zamboanga Peninsula	27 Mar 1977	21 Sep 1977

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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Does Philippines use Daylight Saving Time in 1977?

Yes, Philippines observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1977 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, 27 March 1977. 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 27 Mar 1977, 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.