Daylight Savings Time Changes in Syria 🇸🇾 (1978)
| Country: | Syria |
| Capital: | Damascus |
| Abbreviations: | SY, SYR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +963 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
1 MAY
01 May 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 01 May 1978, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 01 May 1978, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 May 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
1 SEP
01 Sep 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 01 September 1978, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, 01 September 1978, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Sep 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Syria (1978)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Hasakah | 01 May 1978 | 01 Sep 1978 |
| Aleppo | 01 May 1978 | 01 Sep 1978 |
| Ar-Raqqah | 01 May 1978 | 01 Sep 1978 |
| As-Suwayda | 01 May 1978 | 01 Sep 1978 |
| Daraa | 01 May 1978 | 01 Sep 1978 |
| Deir ez-Zor | 01 May 1978 | 01 Sep 1978 |
| Dimashq | 01 May 1978 | 01 Sep 1978 |
| Hama | 01 May 1978 | 01 Sep 1978 |
| Homs | 01 May 1978 | 01 Sep 1978 |
| Idlib | 01 May 1978 | 01 Sep 1978 |
| Latakia | 01 May 1978 | 01 Sep 1978 |
| Quneitra | 01 May 1978 | 01 Sep 1978 |
| Rif-dimashq | 01 May 1978 | 01 Sep 1978 |
| Tartus | 01 May 1978 | 01 Sep 1978 |
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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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Syria
Does Syria use Daylight Saving Time in 1978?
Yes, Syria observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1978 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 Monday, 01 May 1978. 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 01 May 1978, 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.