Daylight Savings Time Changes in Syria 🇸🇾 (2010)
| 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
1 APR
01 Apr 2010 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 01 April 2010, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Thursday, 01 April 2010, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Apr 2010 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
28 OCT
28 Oct 2010 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 28 October 2010, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Thursday, 28 October 2010, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Oct 2010 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Syria (2010)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Hasakah | 01 Apr 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 |
| Aleppo | 01 Apr 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 |
| Ar-Raqqah | 01 Apr 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 |
| As-Suwayda | 01 Apr 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 |
| Daraa | 01 Apr 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 |
| Deir ez-Zor | 01 Apr 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 |
| Dimashq | 01 Apr 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 |
| Hama | 01 Apr 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 |
| Homs | 01 Apr 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 |
| Idlib | 01 Apr 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 |
| Latakia | 01 Apr 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 |
| Quneitra | 01 Apr 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 |
| Rif-dimashq | 01 Apr 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 |
| Tartus | 01 Apr 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 |
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 2010?
Yes, Syria observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2010 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 Thursday, 01 April 2010. 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 01 Apr 2010, 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.