Daylight Savings Time Changes in Turkmenistan ๐น๐ฒ (1986)
| Country: | Turkmenistan |
| Capital: | Ashgabat |
| Abbreviations: | TM, TKM |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +993 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
30 MAR
30 Mar 1986 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 1986, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 1986, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 1986 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
28 SEP
28 Sep 1986 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 September 1986, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 September 1986, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Sep 1986 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Turkmenistan (1986)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ahal | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Ashgabat | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Balkan | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Daลoguz Welaรฝaty | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Lebap | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Mary | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
DST Changes Summary for Turkmenistan
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | 1991 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 19 Jan | 1992 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Turkmenistan
Does Turkmenistan use Daylight Saving Time in 1986?
Yes, Turkmenistan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1986 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 Turkmenistan?
The next scheduled time transition in Turkmenistan will take place on Sunday, 30 March 1986. 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 Turkmenistan follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Turkmenistan spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.
How will the next transition affect the day in Turkmenistan?
Following the shift on 30 Mar 1986, 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.