Daylight Savings Time Changes in Vanuatu 🇻🇺 (1986)
| Country: | Vanuatu |
| Capital: | Port Vila |
| Abbreviations: | VU, VUT |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +678 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
22 MAR
22 Mar 1986 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 22 March 1986, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 22 March 1986, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 22 Mar 1986 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
27 SEP
27 Sep 1986 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 27 September 1986, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 27 September 1986, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Sep 1986 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Vanuatu (1986)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Malampa | 27 Sep 1986 | 22 Mar 1986 |
| Penama | 27 Sep 1986 | 22 Mar 1986 |
| Sanma | 27 Sep 1986 | 22 Mar 1986 |
| Shefa Province | 27 Sep 1986 | 22 Mar 1986 |
| Tafea | 27 Sep 1986 | 22 Mar 1986 |
| Torba | 27 Sep 1986 | 22 Mar 1986 |
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 1986?
Yes, Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?
The next scheduled time transition in Vanuatu will take place on Saturday, 22 March 1986. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of 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 Mar 1986, 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.