Daylight Savings Time Changes in Samoa 🇼🇸 (2018)
| Country: | Samoa |
| Capital: | Apia |
| Abbreviations: | WS, WSM |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +685 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
1 APR
01 Apr 2018 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 April 2018, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 April 2018, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Apr 2018 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
02
:
59
After
04
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 2018 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 2018, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 2018, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Sep 2018 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Samoa (2018)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| A'ana | 30 Sep 2018 | 01 Apr 2018 |
| Aiga-i-le-Tai | 30 Sep 2018 | 01 Apr 2018 |
| Atua | 30 Sep 2018 | 01 Apr 2018 |
| Fa'asaleleaga | 30 Sep 2018 | 01 Apr 2018 |
| Gaga'emauga | 30 Sep 2018 | 01 Apr 2018 |
| Gaga'ifomauga | 30 Sep 2018 | 01 Apr 2018 |
| Palauli | 30 Sep 2018 | 01 Apr 2018 |
| Satupa'itea | 30 Sep 2018 | 01 Apr 2018 |
| Tuamasaga | 30 Sep 2018 | 01 Apr 2018 |
| Va'a-o-Fonoti | 30 Sep 2018 | 01 Apr 2018 |
| Vaisigano | 30 Sep 2018 | 01 Apr 2018 |
DST Changes Summary for Samoa
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep | 2020 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 04 Apr | 2021 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Samoa
Does Samoa use Daylight Saving Time in 2018?
Yes, Samoa observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2018 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 Samoa?
The next scheduled time transition in Samoa will take place on Sunday, 01 April 2018. At 03:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of Samoa follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Samoa follows a single, unified schedule. Every district 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 Samoa?
Following the shift on 01 Apr 2018, 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.