Daylight Savings Time Changes in South Africa 🇿🇦 (1942)
| Country: | South Africa |
| Capital: | Pretoria |
| Abbreviations: | ZA, ZAF |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +27 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
20 SEP
20 Sep 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 20 September 1942, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 20 September 1942, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 20 Sep 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in South Africa (1942)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Cape | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Free State | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Gauteng | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Limpopo | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Mpumalanga | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| North West | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Northern Cape | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Western Cape | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
DST Changes Summary for South Africa
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | 1943 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 19 Mar | 1944 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in South Africa
Does South Africa use Daylight Saving Time in 1942?
Yes, South Africa observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 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 South Africa?
The next scheduled time transition in South Africa will take place on Sunday, 20 September 1942. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of South Africa follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, South Africa follows a single, unified schedule. Every province 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 South Africa?
Following the shift on 20 Sep 1942, 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.