Daylight Savings Time Changes in Syria 🇸🇾 (2000)
| Country: | Syria |
| Capital: | Damascus |
| Abbreviations: | SY, SYR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +963 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
31 MAR
31 Mar 2000 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 31 March 2000, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 31 March 2000, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 2000 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 2000 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 30 September 2000, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 30 September 2000, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 2000 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Syria (2000)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Hasakah | 31 Mar 2000 | 30 Sep 2000 |
| Aleppo | 31 Mar 2000 | 30 Sep 2000 |
| Ar-Raqqah | 31 Mar 2000 | 30 Sep 2000 |
| As-Suwayda | 31 Mar 2000 | 30 Sep 2000 |
| Daraa | 31 Mar 2000 | 30 Sep 2000 |
| Deir ez-Zor | 31 Mar 2000 | 30 Sep 2000 |
| Dimashq | 31 Mar 2000 | 30 Sep 2000 |
| Hama | 31 Mar 2000 | 30 Sep 2000 |
| Homs | 31 Mar 2000 | 30 Sep 2000 |
| Idlib | 31 Mar 2000 | 30 Sep 2000 |
| Latakia | 31 Mar 2000 | 30 Sep 2000 |
| Quneitra | 31 Mar 2000 | 30 Sep 2000 |
| Rif-dimashq | 31 Mar 2000 | 30 Sep 2000 |
| Tartus | 31 Mar 2000 | 30 Sep 2000 |
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 2000?
Yes, Syria observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2000 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 Friday, 31 March 2000. 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 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 31 Mar 2000, 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.