When is the next time change in Syria?

The next clock change in Syria will be on Tuesday, 15 March 1988. 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 15 Mar 1988, 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 🇸🇾 (1988)

Q: Does Syria use Daylight Saving Time in 1988?

Syria observes Daylight Saving Time in 1988. 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

15 MAR

15 Mar 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 15 March 1988, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 15 March 1988, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 15 Mar 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

31 OCT

31 Oct 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 31 October 1988, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 31 October 1988, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 1988 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 (1988)

Governorate	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Al-Hasakah	15 Mar 1988	31 Oct 1988
Aleppo	15 Mar 1988	31 Oct 1988
Ar-Raqqah	15 Mar 1988	31 Oct 1988
As-Suwayda	15 Mar 1988	31 Oct 1988
Daraa	15 Mar 1988	31 Oct 1988
Deir ez-Zor	15 Mar 1988	31 Oct 1988
Dimashq	15 Mar 1988	31 Oct 1988
Hama	15 Mar 1988	31 Oct 1988
Homs	15 Mar 1988	31 Oct 1988
Idlib	15 Mar 1988	31 Oct 1988
Latakia	15 Mar 1988	31 Oct 1988
Quneitra	15 Mar 1988	31 Oct 1988
Rif-dimashq	15 Mar 1988	31 Oct 1988
Tartus	15 Mar 1988	31 Oct 1988

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 1988?

Yes, Syria observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 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 Tuesday, 15 March 1988. 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 15 Mar 1988, 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.