Daylight Savings Time Changes in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 (1945)
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Capital: | Colombo |
| Abbreviations: | LK, LKA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +94 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
16 OCT
16 Oct 1945 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 16 October 1945, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 16 October 1945, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 16 Oct 1945 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Sri Lanka (1945)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Province | - | 16 Oct 1945 |
| Eastern Province | - | 16 Oct 1945 |
| North Central Province | - | 16 Oct 1945 |
| North Western Province | - | 16 Oct 1945 |
| Northern Province | - | 16 Oct 1945 |
| Sabaragamuwa Province | - | 16 Oct 1945 |
| Southern Province | - | 16 Oct 1945 |
| Uva Province | - | 16 Oct 1945 |
| Western Province | - | 16 Oct 1945 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Sri Lanka
Does Sri Lanka use Daylight Saving Time in 1945?
Yes, Sri Lanka observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1945 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 Sri Lanka?
The next scheduled time transition in Sri Lanka will take place on Tuesday, 16 October 1945. 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 Sri Lanka follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?
Following the shift on 16 Oct 1945, 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.