Daylight Savings Time Changes in Turks and Caicos Islands 🇹🇨 (2020)
| Country: | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Capital: | Cockburn Town |
| Abbreviations: | TC, TCA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | ++1-649 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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8 MAR
08 Mar 2020 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 08 March 2020, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 08 March 2020, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 08 Mar 2020 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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After
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1 NOV
01 Nov 2020 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 November 2020, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 November 2020, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Nov 2020 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
DST Changes Summary for Turks and Caicos Islands
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 02 Nov | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 08 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 01 Nov | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 14 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 07 Nov | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 12 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 05 Nov | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 11 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 04 Nov | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 10 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 03 Nov | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Turks and Caicos Islands
Does Turks and Caicos Islands use Daylight Saving Time in 2020?
Yes, Turks and Caicos Islands 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 Turks and Caicos Islands?
The next scheduled time transition in Turks and Caicos Islands will take place on Sunday, 08 March 2020. 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 Turks and Caicos Islands follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Turks and Caicos Islands follows a single, unified schedule. Every region 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 Turks and Caicos Islands?
Following the shift on 08 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.