Daylight Savings Time Changes in South Africa 🇿🇦 (1943)
| Country: | South Africa |
| Capital: | Pretoria |
| Abbreviations: | ZA, ZAF |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +27 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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21 MAR
21 Mar 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 21 March 1943, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 21 March 1943, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 21 Mar 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
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After
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19 SEP
19 Sep 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 19 September 1943, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 19 September 1943, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 19 Sep 1943 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 (1943)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Cape | 19 Sep 1943 | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Free State | 19 Sep 1943 | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Gauteng | 19 Sep 1943 | 21 Mar 1943 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 19 Sep 1943 | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Limpopo | 19 Sep 1943 | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Mpumalanga | 19 Sep 1943 | 21 Mar 1943 |
| North West | 19 Sep 1943 | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Northern Cape | 19 Sep 1943 | 21 Mar 1943 |
| Western Cape | 19 Sep 1943 | 21 Mar 1943 |
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 1943?
Yes, South Africa observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1943 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, 21 March 1943. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of 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 21 Mar 1943, 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.