Daylight Savings Time Changes in South Sudan 🇸🇸 (1973)
| Country: | South Sudan |
| Capital: | Juba |
| Abbreviations: | SS, SSD |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +211 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
28 APR
28 Apr 1973 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 28 April 1973, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 28 April 1973, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Apr 1973 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
14 OCT
14 Oct 1973 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 14 October 1973, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 14 October 1973, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 14 Oct 1973 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by States in South Sudan (1973)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Equatoria | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Eastern Equatoria | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| El Buhayrat | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Jonglei | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Unity State | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Upper Nile State | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Warrap | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Western Bahr el Ghazal State | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Western Equatoria | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
DST Changes Summary for South Sudan
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | 2000 | Forward 1 hour | 11:59 ➜ 13:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Jan | 2021 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in South Sudan
Does South Sudan use Daylight Saving Time in 1973?
Yes, South Sudan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1973 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 Sudan?
The next scheduled time transition in South Sudan will take place on Saturday, 28 April 1973. 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 South Sudan follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, South Sudan follows a single, unified schedule. Every state 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 Sudan?
Following the shift on 28 Apr 1973, 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.