Daylight Savings Time Changes in Philippines 🇵🇭 (1990)
| 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
20 MAY
20 May 1990 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 20 May 1990, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 20 May 1990, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 20 May 1990 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
28 JUL
28 Jul 1990 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 28 July 1990, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 28 July 1990, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Jul 1990 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Philippines (1990)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Bicol Region | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Cagayan Valley | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Calabarzon | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Caraga | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Central Luzon | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Central Visayas | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Cordillera | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Davao Region | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Eastern Visayas | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Ilocos | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Mimaropa | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| National Capital Region | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Northern Mindanao | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Soccsksargen | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Western Visayas | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
| Zamboanga Peninsula | 20 May 1990 | 28 Jul 1990 |
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 1990?
Yes, Philippines observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1990 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, 20 May 1990. 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 20 May 1990, 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.