Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tonga 🇹🇴 (2000)
| Country: | Tonga |
| Capital: | Nuku'alofa |
| Abbreviations: | TO, TON |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +676 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
19 MAR
19 Mar 2000 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 19 March 2000, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 19 March 2000, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 19 Mar 2000 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
5 NOV
05 Nov 2000 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 05 November 2000, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 05 November 2000, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 05 Nov 2000 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Divisions in Tonga (2000)
| Division | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ha‘apai | 05 Nov 2000 | 19 Mar 2000 |
| ʻEua | 05 Nov 2000 | 19 Mar 2000 |
| Niuas | 05 Nov 2000 | 19 Mar 2000 |
| Tongatapu | 05 Nov 2000 | 19 Mar 2000 |
| Vava‘u | 05 Nov 2000 | 19 Mar 2000 |
DST Changes Summary for Tonga
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | 2016 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 15 Jan | 2017 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tonga
Does Tonga use Daylight Saving Time in 2000?
Yes, Tonga 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 Tonga?
The next scheduled time transition in Tonga will take place on Sunday, 19 March 2000. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of Tonga follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Tonga follows a single, unified schedule. Every division 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 Tonga?
Following the shift on 19 Mar 2000, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.