Daylight Savings Time Changes in Turkmenistan ๐น๐ฒ (1991)
| Country: | Turkmenistan |
| Capital: | Ashgabat |
| Abbreviations: | TM, TKM |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +993 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
29 SEP
29 Sep 1991 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 September 1991, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 September 1991, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Sep 1991 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Turkmenistan (1991)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ahal | - | 29 Sep 1991 |
| Ashgabat | - | 29 Sep 1991 |
| Balkan | - | 29 Sep 1991 |
| Daลoguz Welaรฝaty | - | 29 Sep 1991 |
| Lebap | - | 29 Sep 1991 |
| Mary | - | 29 Sep 1991 |
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 1991?
Yes, Turkmenistan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1991 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, 29 September 1991. 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 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 29 Sep 1991, 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.