Daylight Savings Time Changes in Syria 🇸🇾 (2020)
Syria does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+3 all year round.
| 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
26 MAR
26 Mar 2020 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 26 March 2020, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 2020 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
29 OCT
29 Oct 2020 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 29 October 2020, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Thursday, 29 October 2020, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2020 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Syria (2020)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Hasakah | 26 Mar 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Aleppo | 26 Mar 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Ar-Raqqah | 26 Mar 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| As-Suwayda | 26 Mar 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Daraa | 26 Mar 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Deir ez-Zor | 26 Mar 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Dimashq | 26 Mar 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Hama | 26 Mar 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Homs | 26 Mar 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Idlib | 26 Mar 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Latakia | 26 Mar 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Quneitra | 26 Mar 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Rif-dimashq | 26 Mar 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Tartus | 26 Mar 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 |
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 2020?
Yes, Syria observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2020 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, 26 March 2020. 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 26 Mar 2020, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about DST in Syria
Does Syria observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Syria observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, giving an extra hour of evening daylight during the warmer months.
When does DST start in Syria in 2020?
In 2020, Daylight Saving Time begins in Syria on March 26, 2020 at 23:59 local time. Clocks spring forward by one hour at this moment.
When does DST end in Syria in 2020?
In 2020, Daylight Saving Time ends in Syria on October 29, 2020 at 23:59 local time. Clocks fall back by one hour, returning to standard time.
When is the next time change in Syria?
The next clock change in Syria is on March 26, 2020, when clocks will fall back by one hour.
What time zone is Syria on after DST ends?
After DST ends, Syria returns to its standard time zone, Asia / Damascus (Asia/Damascus). Standard time is the country's year-round baseline; DST adds one hour to that during the warmer months.
Why does Syria use Daylight Saving Time?
Like most countries that observe DST, Syria shifts its clocks to make better use of evening daylight during the summer months, which can reduce electricity demand and shift outdoor activity later into the day. The savings are modest and debated, but the practice remains widespread in mid- and high-latitude countries.