When is the next time change in South Sudan?

The next clock change in South Sudan will be on Saturday, 27 April 1985. At 23:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in South Sudan?

After the clocks change on 27 Apr 1985, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in South Sudan 🇸🇸 (1985)

Q: Does South Sudan use Daylight Saving Time in 1985?

South Sudan observes Daylight Saving Time in 1985. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of South Sudan follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, South Sudan follows a uniform synchronized schedule across the entire country.

Country:	South Sudan
Capital:	Juba
Abbreviations:	SS, SSD
IANA Time Zones:	1
Dial Code:	+211

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

27 APR

27 Apr 1985 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 27 April 1985, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 27 April 1985, 01:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Apr 1985 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

14 OCT

14 Oct 1985 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 14 October 1985, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 14 October 1985, 23:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 14 Oct 1985 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

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Daylight Savings Time Schedules by States in South Sudan (1985)

State	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Central Equatoria	27 Apr 1985	14 Oct 1985
Eastern Equatoria	27 Apr 1985	14 Oct 1985
El Buhayrat	27 Apr 1985	14 Oct 1985
Jonglei	27 Apr 1985	14 Oct 1985
Northern Bahr al Ghazal	27 Apr 1985	14 Oct 1985
Unity State	27 Apr 1985	14 Oct 1985
Upper Nile State	27 Apr 1985	14 Oct 1985
Warrap	27 Apr 1985	14 Oct 1985
Western Bahr el Ghazal State	27 Apr 1985	14 Oct 1985
Western Equatoria	27 Apr 1985	14 Oct 1985

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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Does South Sudan use Daylight Saving Time in 1985?

Yes, South Sudan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1985 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, 27 April 1985. 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 27 Apr 1985, 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.