Daylight Savings Time Changes in Vanuatu 🇻🇺 (1973)
| Country: | Vanuatu |
| Capital: | Port Vila |
| Abbreviations: | VU, VUT |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +678 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
22
:
59
After
00
:
00
22 DEC
22 Dec 1973 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 22 December 1973, 22:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 22 December 1973, 00:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 22 Dec 1973 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Vanuatu (1973)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Malampa | 22 Dec 1973 | - |
| Penama | 22 Dec 1973 | - |
| Sanma | 22 Dec 1973 | - |
| Shefa Province | 22 Dec 1973 | - |
| Tafea | 22 Dec 1973 | - |
| Torba | 22 Dec 1973 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Vanuatu
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | 1992 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 23 Jan | 1993 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Vanuatu
Does Vanuatu use Daylight Saving Time in 1973?
Yes, Vanuatu observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1973 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 Vanuatu?
The next scheduled time transition in Vanuatu will take place on Saturday, 22 December 1973. At 22:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Vanuatu follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Vanuatu follows a single, unified schedule. Every province 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 Vanuatu?
Following the shift on 22 Dec 1973, 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.