When is the next time change in Syria?

The next clock change in Syria will be on Sunday, 24 April 1966. At 01:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Syria?

After the clocks change on 24 Apr 1966, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Syria 🇸🇾 (1966)

Q: Does Syria use Daylight Saving Time in 1966?

Syria observes Daylight Saving Time in 1966. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

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

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

Country:	Syria
Capital:	Damascus
Abbreviations:	SY, SYR
IANA Time Zones:	1
Dial Code:	+963

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

24 APR

24 Apr 1966 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 24 April 1966, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 24 April 1966, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 24 Apr 1966 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

1 OCT

01 Oct 1966 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 01 October 1966, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 01 October 1966, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Oct 1966 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 Governorates in Syria (1966)

Governorate	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Al-Hasakah	24 Apr 1966	01 Oct 1966
Aleppo	24 Apr 1966	01 Oct 1966
Ar-Raqqah	24 Apr 1966	01 Oct 1966
As-Suwayda	24 Apr 1966	01 Oct 1966
Daraa	24 Apr 1966	01 Oct 1966
Deir ez-Zor	24 Apr 1966	01 Oct 1966
Dimashq	24 Apr 1966	01 Oct 1966
Hama	24 Apr 1966	01 Oct 1966
Homs	24 Apr 1966	01 Oct 1966
Idlib	24 Apr 1966	01 Oct 1966
Latakia	24 Apr 1966	01 Oct 1966
Quneitra	24 Apr 1966	01 Oct 1966
Rif-dimashq	24 Apr 1966	01 Oct 1966
Tartus	24 Apr 1966	01 Oct 1966

DST Changes Summary for Syria

Date	Year	Change	Time	Details
24 Mar	2022	Forward 1 hour	23:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving Start

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Does Syria use Daylight Saving Time in 1966?

Yes, Syria observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1966 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 Syria?

The next scheduled time transition in Syria will take place on Sunday, 24 April 1966. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of Syria follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Syria follows a single, unified schedule. Every governorate 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 Syria?

Following the shift on 24 Apr 1966, 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.