Daylight Savings Time Changes in Sudan ๐ธ๐ฉ (1973)
| Country: | Sudan |
| Capital: | Khartoum |
| Abbreviations: | SD, SDN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +249 |
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 Sudan (1973)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Al Jazฤซrah | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Al Qaแธฤrif | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Blue Nile | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Central Darfur | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Eastern Darfur | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Kassala | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Khartoum | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| North Kordofan | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Northern Darfur | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Red Sea State | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| River Nile State | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Sinnฤr | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Southern Darfur | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Southern Kordofan | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| The Northern State | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Western Darfur | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| Western Kordofan State | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
| White Nile | 28 Apr 1973 | 14 Oct 1973 |
DST Changes Summary for Sudan
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | 2000 | Forward 1 hour | 11:59 ➜ 13:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2017 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Sudan
Does Sudan use Daylight Saving Time in 1973?
Yes, 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 Sudan?
The next scheduled time transition in 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 Sudan follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, 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 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.