24 # Another source occasionally used is Edward W. Whitman, World Time Differences, |
24 # Another source occasionally used is Edward W. Whitman, World Time Differences, |
25 # Whitman Publishing Co, 2 Niagara Av, Ealing, London (undated), which |
25 # Whitman Publishing Co, 2 Niagara Av, Ealing, London (undated), which |
26 # I found in the UCLA library. |
26 # I found in the UCLA library. |
27 # |
27 # |
28 # For data circa 1899, a common source is: |
28 # For data circa 1899, a common source is: |
29 # Milne J. Civil time. Geogr J. 1899 Feb;13(2):173-94 |
29 # Milne J. Civil time. Geogr J. 1899 Feb;13(2):173-94. |
30 # <http://www.jstor.org/stable/1774359>. |
30 # http://www.jstor.org/stable/1774359 |
31 # |
31 # |
32 # A reliable and entertaining source about time zones is |
32 # A reliable and entertaining source about time zones is |
33 # Derek Howse, Greenwich time and longitude, Philip Wilson Publishers (1997). |
33 # Derek Howse, Greenwich time and longitude, Philip Wilson Publishers (1997). |
34 # |
34 # |
35 # Previous editions of this database used WAT, CAT, SAT, and EAT |
35 # Previous editions of this database used WAT, CAT, SAT, and EAT |
36 # for +0:00 through +3:00, respectively, |
36 # for +0:00 through +3:00, respectively, |
37 # but Mark R V Murray reports that |
37 # but Mark R V Murray reports that |
38 # `SAST' is the official abbreviation for +2:00 in the country of South Africa, |
38 # 'SAST' is the official abbreviation for +2:00 in the country of South Africa, |
39 # `CAT' is commonly used for +2:00 in countries north of South Africa, and |
39 # 'CAT' is commonly used for +2:00 in countries north of South Africa, and |
40 # `WAT' is probably the best name for +1:00, as the common phrase for |
40 # 'WAT' is probably the best name for +1:00, as the common phrase for |
41 # the area that includes Nigeria is ``West Africa''. |
41 # the area that includes Nigeria is "West Africa". |
42 # He has heard of ``Western Sahara Time'' for +0:00 but can find no reference. |
42 # He has heard of "Western Sahara Time" for +0:00 but can find no reference. |
43 # |
43 # |
44 # To make things confusing, `WAT' seems to have been used for -1:00 long ago; |
44 # To make things confusing, 'WAT' seems to have been used for -1:00 long ago; |
45 # I'd guess that this was because people needed _some_ name for -1:00, |
45 # I'd guess that this was because people needed _some_ name for -1:00, |
46 # and at the time, far west Africa was the only major land area in -1:00. |
46 # and at the time, far west Africa was the only major land area in -1:00. |
47 # This usage is now obsolete, as the last use of -1:00 on the African |
47 # This usage is now obsolete, as the last use of -1:00 on the African |
48 # mainland seems to have been 1976 in Western Sahara. |
48 # mainland seems to have been 1976 in Western Sahara. |
49 # |
49 # |
92 Rule Algeria 1980 only - Apr 25 0:00 1:00 S |
92 Rule Algeria 1980 only - Apr 25 0:00 1:00 S |
93 Rule Algeria 1980 only - Oct 31 2:00 0 - |
93 Rule Algeria 1980 only - Oct 31 2:00 0 - |
94 # Shanks & Pottenger give 0:09:20 for Paris Mean Time; go with Howse's |
94 # Shanks & Pottenger give 0:09:20 for Paris Mean Time; go with Howse's |
95 # more precise 0:09:21. |
95 # more precise 0:09:21. |
96 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
96 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
97 Zone Africa/Algiers 0:12:12 - LMT 1891 Mar 15 0:01 |
97 Zone Africa/Algiers 0:12:12 - LMT 1891 Mar 15 0:01 |
98 0:09:21 - PMT 1911 Mar 11 # Paris Mean Time |
98 0:09:21 - PMT 1911 Mar 11 # Paris Mean Time |
99 0:00 Algeria WE%sT 1940 Feb 25 2:00 |
99 0:00 Algeria WE%sT 1940 Feb 25 2:00 |
100 1:00 Algeria CE%sT 1946 Oct 7 |
100 1:00 Algeria CE%sT 1946 Oct 7 |
101 0:00 - WET 1956 Jan 29 |
101 0:00 - WET 1956 Jan 29 |
102 1:00 - CET 1963 Apr 14 |
102 1:00 - CET 1963 Apr 14 |
103 0:00 Algeria WE%sT 1977 Oct 21 |
103 0:00 Algeria WE%sT 1977 Oct 21 |
104 1:00 Algeria CE%sT 1979 Oct 26 |
104 1:00 Algeria CE%sT 1979 Oct 26 |
105 0:00 Algeria WE%sT 1981 May |
105 0:00 Algeria WE%sT 1981 May |
106 1:00 - CET |
106 1:00 - CET |
107 |
107 |
108 # Angola |
108 # Angola |
109 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
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110 Zone Africa/Luanda 0:52:56 - LMT 1892 |
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111 0:52:04 - AOT 1911 May 26 # Angola Time |
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112 1:00 - WAT |
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113 |
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114 # Benin |
109 # Benin |
115 # Whitman says they switched to 1:00 in 1946, not 1934; |
110 # See Africa/Lagos. |
116 # go with Shanks & Pottenger. |
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117 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
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118 Zone Africa/Porto-Novo 0:10:28 - LMT 1912 |
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119 0:00 - GMT 1934 Feb 26 |
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120 1:00 - WAT |
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121 |
111 |
122 # Botswana |
112 # Botswana |
123 # From Paul Eggert (2013-02-21): |
113 # See Africa/Maputo. |
124 # Milne says they were regulated by the Cape Town Signal in 1899; |
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125 # assume they switched to 2:00 when Cape Town did. |
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126 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
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127 Zone Africa/Gaborone 1:43:40 - LMT 1885 |
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128 1:30 - SAST 1903 Mar |
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129 2:00 - CAT 1943 Sep 19 2:00 |
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130 2:00 1:00 CAST 1944 Mar 19 2:00 |
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131 2:00 - CAT |
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132 |
114 |
133 # Burkina Faso |
115 # Burkina Faso |
134 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
116 # See Africa/Abidjan. |
135 Zone Africa/Ouagadougou -0:06:04 - LMT 1912 |
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136 0:00 - GMT |
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137 |
117 |
138 # Burundi |
118 # Burundi |
139 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
119 # See Africa/Maputo. |
140 Zone Africa/Bujumbura 1:57:28 - LMT 1890 |
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141 2:00 - CAT |
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142 |
120 |
143 # Cameroon |
121 # Cameroon |
144 # Whitman says they switched to 1:00 in 1920; go with Shanks & Pottenger. |
122 # See Africa/Lagos. |
145 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
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146 Zone Africa/Douala 0:38:48 - LMT 1912 |
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147 1:00 - WAT |
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148 |
123 |
149 # Cape Verde |
124 # Cape Verde |
150 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
125 # |
151 Zone Atlantic/Cape_Verde -1:34:04 - LMT 1907 # Praia |
126 # Shanks gives 1907 for the transition to CVT. |
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127 # Perhaps the 1911-05-26 Portuguese decree |
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128 # http://dre.pt/pdf1sdip/1911/05/12500/23132313.pdf |
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129 # merely made it official? |
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130 # |
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131 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
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132 Zone Atlantic/Cape_Verde -1:34:04 - LMT 1907 # Praia |
152 -2:00 - CVT 1942 Sep |
133 -2:00 - CVT 1942 Sep |
153 -2:00 1:00 CVST 1945 Oct 15 |
134 -2:00 1:00 CVST 1945 Oct 15 |
154 -2:00 - CVT 1975 Nov 25 2:00 |
135 -2:00 - CVT 1975 Nov 25 2:00 |
155 -1:00 - CVT |
136 -1:00 - CVT |
156 |
137 |
157 # Central African Republic |
138 # Central African Republic |
158 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
139 # See Africa/Lagos. |
159 Zone Africa/Bangui 1:14:20 - LMT 1912 |
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160 1:00 - WAT |
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161 |
140 |
162 # Chad |
141 # Chad |
163 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
142 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
164 Zone Africa/Ndjamena 1:00:12 - LMT 1912 |
143 Zone Africa/Ndjamena 1:00:12 - LMT 1912 # N'Djamena |
165 1:00 - WAT 1979 Oct 14 |
144 1:00 - WAT 1979 Oct 14 |
166 1:00 1:00 WAST 1980 Mar 8 |
145 1:00 1:00 WAST 1980 Mar 8 |
167 1:00 - WAT |
146 1:00 - WAT |
168 |
147 |
169 # Comoros |
148 # Comoros |
170 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
149 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
171 Zone Indian/Comoro 2:53:04 - LMT 1911 Jul # Moroni, Gran Comoro |
150 Zone Indian/Comoro 2:53:04 - LMT 1911 Jul # Moroni, Gran Comoro |
172 3:00 - EAT |
151 3:00 - EAT |
173 |
152 |
174 # Democratic Republic of Congo |
153 # Democratic Republic of the Congo |
175 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
154 # See Africa/Lagos for the western part and Africa/Maputo for the eastern. |
176 Zone Africa/Kinshasa 1:01:12 - LMT 1897 Nov 9 |
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177 1:00 - WAT |
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178 Zone Africa/Lubumbashi 1:49:52 - LMT 1897 Nov 9 |
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179 2:00 - CAT |
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180 |
155 |
181 # Republic of the Congo |
156 # Republic of the Congo |
182 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
157 # See Africa/Lagos. |
183 Zone Africa/Brazzaville 1:01:08 - LMT 1912 |
158 |
184 1:00 - WAT |
159 # Côte d'Ivoire / Ivory Coast |
185 |
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186 # Cote D'Ivoire |
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187 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
160 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
188 Zone Africa/Abidjan -0:16:08 - LMT 1912 |
161 Zone Africa/Abidjan -0:16:08 - LMT 1912 |
189 0:00 - GMT |
162 0:00 - GMT |
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163 Link Africa/Abidjan Africa/Bamako # Mali |
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164 Link Africa/Abidjan Africa/Banjul # Gambia |
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165 Link Africa/Abidjan Africa/Conakry # Guinea |
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166 Link Africa/Abidjan Africa/Dakar # Senegal |
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167 Link Africa/Abidjan Africa/Freetown # Sierra Leone |
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168 Link Africa/Abidjan Africa/Lome # Togo |
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169 Link Africa/Abidjan Africa/Nouakchott # Mauritania |
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170 Link Africa/Abidjan Africa/Ouagadougou # Burkina Faso |
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171 Link Africa/Abidjan Africa/Sao_Tome # São Tomé and Príncipe |
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172 Link Africa/Abidjan Atlantic/St_Helena # St Helena |
190 |
173 |
191 # Djibouti |
174 # Djibouti |
192 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
175 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
193 Zone Africa/Djibouti 2:52:36 - LMT 1911 Jul |
176 Zone Africa/Djibouti 2:52:36 - LMT 1911 Jul |
194 3:00 - EAT |
177 3:00 - EAT |
286 # :59) |
265 # :59) |
287 # > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958729/ |
266 # > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958729/ |
288 # |
267 # |
289 # timeanddate[2] and another site I've found[3] also support that. |
268 # timeanddate[2] and another site I've found[3] also support that. |
290 # |
269 # |
291 # [1] <a href="https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=492263"> |
270 # [1] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=492263 |
292 # https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=492263 |
271 # [2] http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/clockchange.html?n=53 |
293 # </a> |
272 # [3] http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/egypt/ |
294 # [2] <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/clockchange.html?n=53"> |
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295 # http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/clockchange.html?n=53 |
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296 # </a> |
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297 # [3] <a href="http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/egypt/"> |
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298 # http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/egypt/ |
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299 # </a> |
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300 |
273 |
301 # From Arthur David Olson (2009-04-20): |
274 # From Arthur David Olson (2009-04-20): |
302 # In 2009 (and for the next several years), Ramadan ends before the fourth |
275 # In 2009 (and for the next several years), Ramadan ends before the fourth |
303 # Thursday in September; Egypt is expected to revert to the last Thursday |
276 # Thursday in September; Egypt is expected to revert to the last Thursday |
304 # in September. |
277 # in September. |
305 |
278 |
306 # From Steffen Thorsen (2009-08-11): |
279 # From Steffen Thorsen (2009-08-11): |
307 # We have been able to confirm the August change with the Egyptian Cabinet |
280 # We have been able to confirm the August change with the Egyptian Cabinet |
308 # Information and Decision Support Center: |
281 # Information and Decision Support Center: |
309 # <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/egypt-dst-ends-2009.html"> |
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310 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/egypt-dst-ends-2009.html |
282 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/egypt-dst-ends-2009.html |
311 # </a> |
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312 # |
283 # |
313 # The Middle East News Agency |
284 # The Middle East News Agency |
314 # <a href="http://www.mena.org.eg/index.aspx"> |
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315 # http://www.mena.org.eg/index.aspx |
285 # http://www.mena.org.eg/index.aspx |
316 # </a> |
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317 # also reports "Egypt starts winter time on August 21" |
286 # also reports "Egypt starts winter time on August 21" |
318 # today in article numbered "71, 11/08/2009 12:25 GMT." |
287 # today in article numbered "71, 11/08/2009 12:25 GMT." |
319 # Only the title above is available without a subscription to their service, |
288 # Only the title above is available without a subscription to their service, |
320 # and can be found by searching for "winter" in their search engine |
289 # and can be found by searching for "winter" in their search engine |
321 # (at least today). |
290 # (at least today). |
322 |
291 |
323 # From Alexander Krivenyshev (2010-07-20): |
292 # From Alexander Krivenyshev (2010-07-20): |
324 # According to News from Egypt - Al-Masry Al-Youm Egypt's cabinet has |
293 # According to News from Egypt - Al-Masry Al-Youm Egypt's cabinet has |
325 # decided that Daylight Saving Time will not be used in Egypt during |
294 # decided that Daylight Saving Time will not be used in Egypt during |
326 # Ramadan. |
295 # Ramadan. |
327 # |
296 # |
328 # Arabic translation: |
297 # Arabic translation: |
329 # "Clocks to go back during Ramadan--and then forward again" |
298 # "Clocks to go back during Ramadan - and then forward again" |
330 # <a href="http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/news/clocks-go-back-during-ramadan-and-then-forward-again"> |
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331 # http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/news/clocks-go-back-during-ramadan-and-then-forward-again |
299 # http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/news/clocks-go-back-during-ramadan-and-then-forward-again |
332 # </a> |
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333 # or |
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334 # <a href="http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_egypt02.html"> |
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335 # http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_egypt02.html |
300 # http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_egypt02.html |
336 # </a> |
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337 |
301 |
338 # From Ahmad El-Dardiry (2014-05-07): |
302 # From Ahmad El-Dardiry (2014-05-07): |
339 # Egypt is to change back to Daylight system on May 15 |
303 # Egypt is to change back to Daylight system on May 15 |
340 # http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/100735/Egypt/Politics-/Egypts-government-to-reapply-daylight-saving-time-.aspx |
304 # http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/100735/Egypt/Politics-/Egypts-government-to-reapply-daylight-saving-time-.aspx |
341 |
305 |
342 # From Gunther Vermier (2015-05-13): |
306 # From Gunther Vermier (2014-05-13): |
343 # our Egypt office confirms that the change will be at 15 May "midnight" (24:00) |
307 # our Egypt office confirms that the change will be at 15 May "midnight" (24:00) |
344 |
308 |
345 # From Imed Chihi (2014-06-04): |
309 # From Imed Chihi (2014-06-04): |
346 # We have finally "located" a precise official reference about the DST changes |
310 # We have finally "located" a precise official reference about the DST changes |
347 # in Egypt. The Ministers Cabinet decision is explained at |
311 # in Egypt. The Ministers Cabinet decision is explained at |
418 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
382 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
419 Zone Africa/Cairo 2:05:09 - LMT 1900 Oct |
383 Zone Africa/Cairo 2:05:09 - LMT 1900 Oct |
420 2:00 Egypt EE%sT |
384 2:00 Egypt EE%sT |
421 |
385 |
422 # Equatorial Guinea |
386 # Equatorial Guinea |
423 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
387 # See Africa/Lagos. |
424 Zone Africa/Malabo 0:35:08 - LMT 1912 |
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425 0:00 - GMT 1963 Dec 15 |
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426 1:00 - WAT |
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427 |
388 |
428 # Eritrea |
389 # Eritrea |
429 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
390 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
430 Zone Africa/Asmara 2:35:32 - LMT 1870 |
391 Zone Africa/Asmara 2:35:32 - LMT 1870 |
431 2:35:32 - AMT 1890 # Asmara Mean Time |
392 2:35:32 - AMT 1890 # Asmara Mean Time |
432 2:35:20 - ADMT 1936 May 5 # Adis Dera MT |
393 2:35:20 - ADMT 1936 May 5 # Adis Dera MT |
433 3:00 - EAT |
394 3:00 - EAT |
434 |
395 |
435 # Ethiopia |
396 # Ethiopia |
436 # From Paul Eggert (2006-03-22): |
397 # From Paul Eggert (2014-07-31): |
437 # Shanks & Pottenger write that Ethiopia had six narrowly-spaced time zones |
398 # Like the Swahili of Kenya and Tanzania, many Ethiopians keep a |
438 # between 1870 and 1890, and that they merged to 38E50 (2:35:20) in 1890. |
399 # 12-hour clock starting at our 06:00, so their "8 o'clock" is our |
439 # We'll guess that 38E50 is for Adis Dera. |
400 # 02:00 or 14:00. Keep this in mind when you ask the time in Amharic. |
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401 # |
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402 # Shanks & Pottenger write that Ethiopia had six narrowly-spaced time |
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403 # zones between 1870 and 1890, that they merged to 38E50 (2:35:20) in |
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404 # 1890, and that they switched to 3:00 on 1936-05-05. Perhaps 38E50 |
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405 # was for Adis Dera. Quite likely the Shanks data entries are wrong |
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406 # anyway. |
440 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
407 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
441 Zone Africa/Addis_Ababa 2:34:48 - LMT 1870 |
408 Zone Africa/Addis_Ababa 2:34:48 - LMT 1870 |
442 2:35:20 - ADMT 1936 May 5 # Adis Dera MT |
409 2:35:20 - ADMT 1936 May 5 # Adis Dera MT |
443 3:00 - EAT |
410 3:00 - EAT |
444 |
411 |
445 # Gabon |
412 # Gabon |
446 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
413 # See Africa/Lagos. |
447 Zone Africa/Libreville 0:37:48 - LMT 1912 |
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448 1:00 - WAT |
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449 |
414 |
450 # Gambia |
415 # Gambia |
451 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
416 # See Africa/Abidjan. |
452 Zone Africa/Banjul -1:06:36 - LMT 1912 |
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453 -1:06:36 - BMT 1935 # Banjul Mean Time |
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454 -1:00 - WAT 1964 |
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455 0:00 - GMT |
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456 |
417 |
457 # Ghana |
418 # Ghana |
458 # Rule NAME FROM TO TYPE IN ON AT SAVE LETTER/S |
419 # Rule NAME FROM TO TYPE IN ON AT SAVE LETTER/S |
459 # Whitman says DST was observed from 1931 to ``the present''; |
420 # Whitman says DST was observed from 1931 to "the present"; |
460 # go with Shanks & Pottenger. |
421 # Shanks & Pottenger say 1936 to 1942; |
461 Rule Ghana 1936 1942 - Sep 1 0:00 0:20 GHST |
422 # and September 1 to January 1 is given by: |
462 Rule Ghana 1936 1942 - Dec 31 0:00 0 GMT |
423 # Scott Keltie J, Epstein M (eds), The Statesman's Year-Book, |
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424 # 57th ed. Macmillan, London (1920), OCLC 609408015, pp xxviii. |
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425 # For lack of better info, assume DST was observed from 1920 to 1942. |
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426 Rule Ghana 1920 1942 - Sep 1 0:00 0:20 GHST |
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427 Rule Ghana 1920 1942 - Dec 31 0:00 0 GMT |
463 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
428 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
464 Zone Africa/Accra -0:00:52 - LMT 1918 |
429 Zone Africa/Accra -0:00:52 - LMT 1918 |
465 0:00 Ghana %s |
430 0:00 Ghana %s |
466 |
431 |
467 # Guinea |
432 # Guinea |
468 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
433 # See Africa/Abidjan. |
469 Zone Africa/Conakry -0:54:52 - LMT 1912 |
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470 0:00 - GMT 1934 Feb 26 |
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471 -1:00 - WAT 1960 |
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472 0:00 - GMT |
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473 |
434 |
474 # Guinea-Bissau |
435 # Guinea-Bissau |
475 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
436 # |
476 Zone Africa/Bissau -1:02:20 - LMT 1911 May 26 |
437 # Shanks gives 1911-05-26 for the transition to WAT, |
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438 # evidently confusing the date of the Portuguese decree |
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439 # http://dre.pt/pdf1sdip/1911/05/12500/23132313.pdf |
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440 # with the date that it took effect, namely 1912-01-01. |
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441 # |
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442 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
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443 Zone Africa/Bissau -1:02:20 - LMT 1912 Jan 1 |
477 -1:00 - WAT 1975 |
444 -1:00 - WAT 1975 |
478 0:00 - GMT |
445 0:00 - GMT |
479 |
446 |
480 # Kenya |
447 # Kenya |
481 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
448 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
627 # why that they end on a Friday, instead of aligning with Europe which |
576 # why that they end on a Friday, instead of aligning with Europe which |
628 # changes two days later. |
577 # changes two days later. |
629 |
578 |
630 # From Alex Krivenyshev (2008-07-11): |
579 # From Alex Krivenyshev (2008-07-11): |
631 # Seems that English language article "The revival of daylight saving |
580 # Seems that English language article "The revival of daylight saving |
632 # time: Energy conservation?"-# No. 16578 (07/11/2008) was originally |
581 # time: Energy conservation?"-# No. 16578 (07/11/2008) was originally |
633 # published on Monday, June 30, 2008... |
582 # published on Monday, June 30, 2008... |
634 # |
583 # |
635 # I guess that article in French "Le gouvernement avance l'introduction |
584 # I guess that article in French "Le gouvernement avance l'introduction |
636 # de l'heure d'ete" stating that DST in Mauritius starting on October 26 |
585 # de l'heure d'été" stating that DST in Mauritius starting on October 26 |
637 # and ending on March 27, 2009 is the most recent one. |
586 # and ending on March 27, 2009 is the most recent one.... |
638 # ... |
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639 # <a href="http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_mauritius02.html"> |
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640 # http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_mauritius02.html |
587 # http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_mauritius02.html |
641 # </a> |
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642 |
588 |
643 # From Riad M. Hossen Ally (2008-08-03): |
589 # From Riad M. Hossen Ally (2008-08-03): |
644 # The Government of Mauritius weblink |
590 # The Government of Mauritius weblink |
645 # <a href="http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/pmosite/menuitem.4ca0efdee47462e7440a600248a521ca/?content_id=4728ca68b2a5b110VgnVCM1000000a04a8c0RCRD"> |
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646 # http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/pmosite/menuitem.4ca0efdee47462e7440a600248a521ca/?content_id=4728ca68b2a5b110VgnVCM1000000a04a8c0RCRD |
591 # http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/pmosite/menuitem.4ca0efdee47462e7440a600248a521ca/?content_id=4728ca68b2a5b110VgnVCM1000000a04a8c0RCRD |
647 # </a> |
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648 # Cabinet Decision of July 18th, 2008 states as follows: |
592 # Cabinet Decision of July 18th, 2008 states as follows: |
649 # |
593 # |
650 # 4. ...Cabinet has agreed to the introduction into the National Assembly |
594 # 4. ...Cabinet has agreed to the introduction into the National Assembly |
651 # of the Time Bill which provides for the introduction of summer time in |
595 # of the Time Bill which provides for the introduction of summer time in |
652 # Mauritius. The summer time period which will be of one hour ahead of |
596 # Mauritius. The summer time period which will be of one hour ahead of |
653 # the standard time, will be aligned with that in Europe and the United |
597 # the standard time, will be aligned with that in Europe and the United |
654 # States of America. It will start at two o'clock in the morning on the |
598 # States of America. It will start at two o'clock in the morning on the |
655 # last Sunday of October and will end at two o'clock in the morning on |
599 # last Sunday of October and will end at two o'clock in the morning on |
656 # the last Sunday of March the following year. The summer time for the |
600 # the last Sunday of March the following year. The summer time for the |
657 # year 2008 - 2009 will, therefore, be effective as from 26 October 2008 |
601 # year 2008-2009 will, therefore, be effective as from 26 October 2008 |
658 # and end on 29 March 2009. |
602 # and end on 29 March 2009. |
659 |
603 |
660 # From Ed Maste (2008-10-07): |
604 # From Ed Maste (2008-10-07): |
661 # THE TIME BILL (No. XXVII of 2008) Explanatory Memorandum states the |
605 # THE TIME BILL (No. XXVII of 2008) Explanatory Memorandum states the |
662 # beginning / ending of summer time is 2 o'clock standard time in the |
606 # beginning / ending of summer time is 2 o'clock standard time in the |
663 # morning of the last Sunday of October / last Sunday of March. |
607 # morning of the last Sunday of October / last Sunday of March. |
664 # <a href="http://www.gov.mu/portal/goc/assemblysite/file/bill2708.pdf"> |
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665 # http://www.gov.mu/portal/goc/assemblysite/file/bill2708.pdf |
608 # http://www.gov.mu/portal/goc/assemblysite/file/bill2708.pdf |
666 # </a> |
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667 |
609 |
668 # From Steffen Thorsen (2009-06-05): |
610 # From Steffen Thorsen (2009-06-05): |
669 # According to several sources, Mauritius will not continue to observe |
611 # According to several sources, Mauritius will not continue to observe |
670 # DST the coming summer... |
612 # DST the coming summer... |
671 # |
613 # |
672 # Some sources, in French: |
614 # Some sources, in French: |
673 # <a href="http://www.defimedia.info/news/946/Rashid-Beebeejaun-:-%C2%AB-L%E2%80%99heure-d%E2%80%99%C3%A9t%C3%A9-ne-sera-pas-appliqu%C3%A9e-cette-ann%C3%A9e-%C2%BB"> |
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674 # http://www.defimedia.info/news/946/Rashid-Beebeejaun-:-%C2%AB-L%E2%80%99heure-d%E2%80%99%C3%A9t%C3%A9-ne-sera-pas-appliqu%C3%A9e-cette-ann%C3%A9e-%C2%BB |
615 # http://www.defimedia.info/news/946/Rashid-Beebeejaun-:-%C2%AB-L%E2%80%99heure-d%E2%80%99%C3%A9t%C3%A9-ne-sera-pas-appliqu%C3%A9e-cette-ann%C3%A9e-%C2%BB |
675 # </a> |
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676 # <a href="http://lexpress.mu/Story/3398~Beebeejaun---Les-objectifs-d-%C3%A9conomie-d-%C3%A9nergie-de-l-heure-d-%C3%A9t%C3%A9-ont-%C3%A9t%C3%A9-atteints-"> |
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677 # http://lexpress.mu/Story/3398~Beebeejaun---Les-objectifs-d-%C3%A9conomie-d-%C3%A9nergie-de-l-heure-d-%C3%A9t%C3%A9-ont-%C3%A9t%C3%A9-atteints- |
616 # http://lexpress.mu/Story/3398~Beebeejaun---Les-objectifs-d-%C3%A9conomie-d-%C3%A9nergie-de-l-heure-d-%C3%A9t%C3%A9-ont-%C3%A9t%C3%A9-atteints- |
678 # </a> |
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679 # |
617 # |
680 # Our wrap-up: |
618 # Our wrap-up: |
681 # <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/mauritius-dst-will-not-repeat.html"> |
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682 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/mauritius-dst-will-not-repeat.html |
619 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/mauritius-dst-will-not-repeat.html |
683 # </a> |
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684 |
620 |
685 # From Arthur David Olson (2009-07-11): |
621 # From Arthur David Olson (2009-07-11): |
686 # The "mauritius-dst-will-not-repeat" wrapup includes this: |
622 # The "mauritius-dst-will-not-repeat" wrapup includes this: |
687 # "The trial ended on March 29, 2009, when the clocks moved back by one hour |
623 # "The trial ended on March 29, 2009, when the clocks moved back by one hour |
688 # at 2am (or 02:00) local time..." |
624 # at 2am (or 02:00) local time..." |
691 Rule Mauritius 1982 only - Oct 10 0:00 1:00 S |
627 Rule Mauritius 1982 only - Oct 10 0:00 1:00 S |
692 Rule Mauritius 1983 only - Mar 21 0:00 0 - |
628 Rule Mauritius 1983 only - Mar 21 0:00 0 - |
693 Rule Mauritius 2008 only - Oct lastSun 2:00 1:00 S |
629 Rule Mauritius 2008 only - Oct lastSun 2:00 1:00 S |
694 Rule Mauritius 2009 only - Mar lastSun 2:00 0 - |
630 Rule Mauritius 2009 only - Mar lastSun 2:00 0 - |
695 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
631 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
696 Zone Indian/Mauritius 3:50:00 - LMT 1907 # Port Louis |
632 Zone Indian/Mauritius 3:50:00 - LMT 1907 # Port Louis |
697 4:00 Mauritius MU%sT # Mauritius Time |
633 4:00 Mauritius MU%sT # Mauritius Time |
698 # Agalega Is, Rodriguez |
634 # Agalega Is, Rodriguez |
699 # no information; probably like Indian/Mauritius |
635 # no information; probably like Indian/Mauritius |
700 |
636 |
701 # Mayotte |
637 # Mayotte |
702 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
638 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
703 Zone Indian/Mayotte 3:00:56 - LMT 1911 Jul # Mamoutzou |
639 Zone Indian/Mayotte 3:00:56 - LMT 1911 Jul # Mamoutzou |
704 3:00 - EAT |
640 3:00 - EAT |
705 |
641 |
706 # Morocco |
642 # Morocco |
707 # See the `europe' file for Spanish Morocco (Africa/Ceuta). |
643 # See the 'europe' file for Spanish Morocco (Africa/Ceuta). |
708 |
644 |
709 # From Alex Krivenyshev (2008-05-09): |
645 # From Alex Krivenyshev (2008-05-09): |
710 # Here is an article that Morocco plan to introduce Daylight Saving Time between |
646 # Here is an article that Morocco plan to introduce Daylight Saving Time between |
711 # 1 June, 2008 and 27 September, 2008. |
647 # 1 June, 2008 and 27 September, 2008. |
712 # |
648 # |
713 # "... Morocco is to save energy by adjusting its clock during summer so it will |
649 # "... Morocco is to save energy by adjusting its clock during summer so it will |
714 # be one hour ahead of GMT between 1 June and 27 September, according to |
650 # be one hour ahead of GMT between 1 June and 27 September, according to |
715 # Communication Minister and Gov ernment Spokesman, Khalid Naciri...." |
651 # Communication Minister and Government Spokesman, Khalid Naciri...." |
716 # |
652 # |
717 # <a href="http://www.worldtimezone.net/dst_news/dst_news_morocco01.html"> |
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718 # http://www.worldtimezone.net/dst_news/dst_news_morocco01.html |
653 # http://www.worldtimezone.net/dst_news/dst_news_morocco01.html |
719 # </a> |
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720 # OR |
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721 # <a href="http://en.afrik.com/news11892.html"> |
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722 # http://en.afrik.com/news11892.html |
654 # http://en.afrik.com/news11892.html |
723 # </a> |
|
724 |
655 |
725 # From Alex Krivenyshev (2008-05-09): |
656 # From Alex Krivenyshev (2008-05-09): |
726 # The Morocco time change can be confirmed on Morocco web site Maghreb Arabe Presse: |
657 # The Morocco time change can be confirmed on Morocco web site Maghreb Arabe |
727 # <a href="http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/box3/morocco_shifts_to_da/view"> |
658 # Presse: |
728 # http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/box3/morocco_shifts_to_da/view |
659 # http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/box3/morocco_shifts_to_da/view |
729 # </a> |
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730 # |
660 # |
731 # Morocco shifts to daylight time on June 1st through September 27, Govt. |
661 # Morocco shifts to daylight time on June 1st through September 27, Govt. |
732 # spokesman. |
662 # spokesman. |
733 |
663 |
734 # From Patrice Scattolin (2008-05-09): |
664 # From Patrice Scattolin (2008-05-09): |
735 # According to this article: |
665 # According to this article: |
736 # <a href="http://www.avmaroc.com/actualite/heure-dete-comment-a127896.html"> |
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737 # http://www.avmaroc.com/actualite/heure-dete-comment-a127896.html |
666 # http://www.avmaroc.com/actualite/heure-dete-comment-a127896.html |
738 # </a> |
667 # (and republished here: <http://www.actu.ma/heure-dete-comment_i127896_0.html>) |
739 # (and republished here: |
668 # the changes occur at midnight: |
740 # <a href="http://www.actu.ma/heure-dete-comment_i127896_0.html"> |
669 # |
741 # http://www.actu.ma/heure-dete-comment_i127896_0.html |
670 # Saturday night May 31st at midnight (which in French is to be |
742 # </a> |
671 # interpreted as the night between Saturday and Sunday) |
743 # ) |
672 # Sunday night the 28th at midnight |
744 # the changes occurs at midnight: |
673 # |
745 # |
674 # Seeing that the 28th is Monday, I am guessing that she intends to say |
746 # saturday night may 31st at midnight (which in french is to be |
675 # the midnight of the 28th which is the midnight between Sunday and |
747 # intrepreted as the night between saturday and sunday) |
676 # Monday, which jives with other sources that say that it's inclusive |
748 # sunday night the 28th at midnight |
677 # June 1st to Sept 27th. |
749 # |
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750 # Seeing that the 28th is monday, I am guessing that she intends to say |
|
751 # the midnight of the 28th which is the midnight between sunday and |
|
752 # monday, which jives with other sources that say that it's inclusive |
|
753 # june1st to sept 27th. |
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754 # |
678 # |
755 # The decision was taken by decree *2-08-224 *but I can't find the decree |
679 # The decision was taken by decree *2-08-224 *but I can't find the decree |
756 # published on the web. |
680 # published on the web. |
757 # |
681 # |
758 # It's also confirmed here: |
682 # It's also confirmed here: |
759 # <a href="http://www.maroc.ma/NR/exeres/FACF141F-D910-44B0-B7FA-6E03733425D1.htm"> |
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760 # http://www.maroc.ma/NR/exeres/FACF141F-D910-44B0-B7FA-6E03733425D1.htm |
683 # http://www.maroc.ma/NR/exeres/FACF141F-D910-44B0-B7FA-6E03733425D1.htm |
761 # </a> |
684 # on a government portal as being between June 1st and Sept 27th (not yet |
762 # on a government portal as being between june 1st and sept 27th (not yet |
685 # posted in English). |
763 # posted in english). |
686 # |
764 # |
687 # The following Google query will generate many relevant hits: |
765 # The following google query will generate many relevant hits: |
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766 # <a href="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Conseil+de+gouvernement+maroc+heure+avance&btnG=Search"> |
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767 # http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Conseil+de+gouvernement+maroc+heure+avance&btnG=Search |
688 # http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Conseil+de+gouvernement+maroc+heure+avance&btnG=Search |
768 # </a> |
|
769 |
689 |
770 # From Steffen Thorsen (2008-08-27): |
690 # From Steffen Thorsen (2008-08-27): |
771 # Morocco will change the clocks back on the midnight between August 31 |
691 # Morocco will change the clocks back on the midnight between August 31 |
772 # and September 1. They originally planned to observe DST to near the end |
692 # and September 1. They originally planned to observe DST to near the end |
773 # of September: |
693 # of September: |
774 # |
694 # |
775 # One article about it (in French): |
695 # One article about it (in French): |
776 # <a href="http://www.menara.ma/fr/Actualites/Maroc/Societe/ci.retour_a_l_heure_gmt_a_partir_du_dimanche_31_aout_a_minuit_officiel_.default"> |
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777 # http://www.menara.ma/fr/Actualites/Maroc/Societe/ci.retour_a_l_heure_gmt_a_partir_du_dimanche_31_aout_a_minuit_officiel_.default |
696 # http://www.menara.ma/fr/Actualites/Maroc/Societe/ci.retour_a_l_heure_gmt_a_partir_du_dimanche_31_aout_a_minuit_officiel_.default |
778 # </a> |
|
779 # |
697 # |
780 # We have some further details posted here: |
698 # We have some further details posted here: |
781 # <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-ends-dst-early-2008.html"> |
|
782 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-ends-dst-early-2008.html |
699 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-ends-dst-early-2008.html |
783 # </a> |
|
784 |
700 |
785 # From Steffen Thorsen (2009-03-17): |
701 # From Steffen Thorsen (2009-03-17): |
786 # Morocco will observe DST from 2009-06-01 00:00 to 2009-08-21 00:00 according |
702 # Morocco will observe DST from 2009-06-01 00:00 to 2009-08-21 00:00 according |
787 # to many sources, such as |
703 # to many sources, such as |
788 # <a href="http://news.marweb.com/morocco/entertainment/morocco-daylight-saving.html"> |
|
789 # http://news.marweb.com/morocco/entertainment/morocco-daylight-saving.html |
704 # http://news.marweb.com/morocco/entertainment/morocco-daylight-saving.html |
790 # </a> |
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791 # <a href="http://www.medi1sat.ma/fr/depeche.aspx?idp=2312"> |
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792 # http://www.medi1sat.ma/fr/depeche.aspx?idp=2312 |
705 # http://www.medi1sat.ma/fr/depeche.aspx?idp=2312 |
793 # </a> |
|
794 # (French) |
706 # (French) |
795 # |
707 # |
796 # Our summary: |
708 # Our summary: |
797 # <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-starts-dst-2009.html"> |
|
798 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-starts-dst-2009.html |
709 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-starts-dst-2009.html |
799 # </a> |
|
800 |
710 |
801 # From Alexander Krivenyshev (2009-03-17): |
711 # From Alexander Krivenyshev (2009-03-17): |
802 # Here is a link to official document from Royaume du Maroc Premier Ministre, |
712 # Here is a link to official document from Royaume du Maroc Premier Ministre, |
803 # Ministere de la Modernisation des Secteurs Publics |
713 # Ministère de la Modernisation des Secteurs Publics |
804 # |
714 # |
805 # Under Article 1 of Royal Decree No. 455-67 of Act 23 safar 1387 (2 june 1967) |
715 # Under Article 1 of Royal Decree No. 455-67 of Act 23 safar 1387 (2 june 1967) |
806 # concerning the amendment of the legal time, the Ministry of Modernization of |
716 # concerning the amendment of the legal time, the Ministry of Modernization of |
807 # Public Sectors announced that the official time in the Kingdom will be |
717 # Public Sectors announced that the official time in the Kingdom will be |
808 # advanced 60 minutes from Sunday 31 May 2009 at midnight. |
718 # advanced 60 minutes from Sunday 31 May 2009 at midnight. |
809 # |
719 # |
810 # <a href="http://www.mmsp.gov.ma/francais/Actualites_fr/PDF_Actualites_Fr/HeureEte_FR.pdf"> |
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811 # http://www.mmsp.gov.ma/francais/Actualites_fr/PDF_Actualites_Fr/HeureEte_FR.pdf |
720 # http://www.mmsp.gov.ma/francais/Actualites_fr/PDF_Actualites_Fr/HeureEte_FR.pdf |
812 # </a> |
|
813 # |
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814 # <a href="http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_morocco03.html"> |
|
815 # http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_morocco03.html |
721 # http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_morocco03.html |
816 # </a> |
|
817 |
722 |
818 # From Steffen Thorsen (2010-04-13): |
723 # From Steffen Thorsen (2010-04-13): |
819 # Several news media in Morocco report that the Ministry of Modernization |
724 # Several news media in Morocco report that the Ministry of Modernization |
820 # of Public Sectors has announced that Morocco will have DST from |
725 # of Public Sectors has announced that Morocco will have DST from |
821 # 2010-05-02 to 2010-08-08. |
726 # 2010-05-02 to 2010-08-08. |
822 # |
727 # |
823 # Example: |
728 # Example: |
824 # <a href="http://www.lavieeco.com/actualites/4099-le-maroc-passera-a-l-heure-d-ete-gmt1-le-2-mai.html"> |
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825 # http://www.lavieeco.com/actualites/4099-le-maroc-passera-a-l-heure-d-ete-gmt1-le-2-mai.html |
729 # http://www.lavieeco.com/actualites/4099-le-maroc-passera-a-l-heure-d-ete-gmt1-le-2-mai.html |
826 # </a> |
|
827 # (French) |
730 # (French) |
828 # Our page: |
731 # Our page: |
829 # <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-starts-dst-2010.html"> |
|
830 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-starts-dst-2010.html |
732 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-starts-dst-2010.html |
831 # </a> |
|
832 |
733 |
833 # From Dan Abitol (2011-03-30): |
734 # From Dan Abitol (2011-03-30): |
834 # ...Rules for Africa/Casablanca are the following (24h format) |
735 # ...Rules for Africa/Casablanca are the following (24h format) |
835 # The 3rd april 2011 at 00:00:00, [it] will be 3rd april 1:00:00 |
736 # The 3rd April 2011 at 00:00:00, [it] will be 3rd April 01:00:00 |
836 # The 31th july 2011 at 00:59:59, [it] will be 31th July 00:00:00 |
737 # The 31st July 2011 at 00:59:59, [it] will be 31st July 00:00:00 |
837 # ...Official links of change in morocco |
738 # ...Official links of change in morocco |
838 # The change was broadcast on the FM Radio |
739 # The change was broadcast on the FM Radio |
839 # I ve called ANRT (telecom regulations in Morocco) at |
740 # I ve called ANRT (telecom regulations in Morocco) at |
840 # +212.537.71.84.00 |
741 # +212.537.71.84.00 |
841 # <a href="http://www.anrt.net.ma/fr/"> |
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842 # http://www.anrt.net.ma/fr/ |
742 # http://www.anrt.net.ma/fr/ |
843 # </a> |
|
844 # They said that |
743 # They said that |
845 # <a href="http://www.map.ma/fr/sections/accueil/l_heure_legale_au_ma/view"> |
|
846 # http://www.map.ma/fr/sections/accueil/l_heure_legale_au_ma/view |
744 # http://www.map.ma/fr/sections/accueil/l_heure_legale_au_ma/view |
847 # </a> |
|
848 # is the official publication to look at. |
745 # is the official publication to look at. |
849 # They said that the decision was already taken. |
746 # They said that the decision was already taken. |
850 # |
747 # |
851 # More articles in the press |
748 # More articles in the press |
852 # <a href="http://www.yabiladi.com/articles/details/5058/secret-l-heure-d-ete-maroc-lev"> |
749 # http://www.yabiladi.com/articles/details/5058/secret-l-heure-d-ete-maroc-leve.html |
853 # http://www.yabiladi.com/articles/details/5058/secret-l-heure-d-ete-maroc-lev |
|
854 # </a> |
|
855 # e.html |
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856 # <a href="http://www.lematin.ma/Actualite/Express/Article.asp?id=148923"> |
|
857 # http://www.lematin.ma/Actualite/Express/Article.asp?id=148923 |
750 # http://www.lematin.ma/Actualite/Express/Article.asp?id=148923 |
858 # </a> |
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859 # <a href="http://www.lavieeco.com/actualite/Le-Maroc-passe-sur-GMT%2B1-a-partir-de-dim"> |
|
860 # http://www.lavieeco.com/actualite/Le-Maroc-passe-sur-GMT%2B1-a-partir-de-dim |
751 # http://www.lavieeco.com/actualite/Le-Maroc-passe-sur-GMT%2B1-a-partir-de-dim |
861 # anche-prochain-5538.html |
|
862 # </a> |
|
863 |
752 |
864 # From Petr Machata (2011-03-30): |
753 # From Petr Machata (2011-03-30): |
865 # They have it written in English here: |
754 # They have it written in English here: |
866 # <a href="http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/home/morocco_to_spring_fo/view"> |
|
867 # http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/home/morocco_to_spring_fo/view |
755 # http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/home/morocco_to_spring_fo/view |
868 # </a> |
|
869 # |
756 # |
870 # It says there that "Morocco will resume its standard time on July 31, |
757 # It says there that "Morocco will resume its standard time on July 31, |
871 # 2011 at midnight." Now they don't say whether they mean midnight of |
758 # 2011 at midnight." Now they don't say whether they mean midnight of |
872 # wall clock time (i.e. 11pm UTC), but that's what I would assume. It has |
759 # wall clock time (i.e. 11pm UTC), but that's what I would assume. It has |
873 # also been like that in the past. |
760 # also been like that in the past. |
874 |
761 |
875 # From Alexander Krivenyshev (2012-03-09): |
762 # From Alexander Krivenyshev (2012-03-09): |
876 # According to Infomédiaire web site from Morocco (infomediaire.ma), |
763 # According to Infomédiaire web site from Morocco (infomediaire.ma), |
877 # on March 9, 2012, (in French) Heure légale: |
764 # on March 9, 2012, (in French) Heure légale: |
878 # Le Maroc adopte officiellement l'heure d'été |
765 # Le Maroc adopte officiellement l'heure d'été |
879 # <a href="http://www.infomediaire.ma/news/maroc/heure-l%C3%A9gale-le-maroc-adopte-officiellement-lheure-d%C3%A9t%C3%A9"> |
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880 # http://www.infomediaire.ma/news/maroc/heure-l%C3%A9gale-le-maroc-adopte-officiellement-lheure-d%C3%A9t%C3%A9 |
766 # http://www.infomediaire.ma/news/maroc/heure-l%C3%A9gale-le-maroc-adopte-officiellement-lheure-d%C3%A9t%C3%A9 |
881 # </a> |
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882 # Governing Council adopted draft decree, that Morocco DST starts on |
767 # Governing Council adopted draft decree, that Morocco DST starts on |
883 # the last Sunday of March (March 25, 2012) and ends on |
768 # the last Sunday of March (March 25, 2012) and ends on |
884 # last Sunday of September (September 30, 2012) |
769 # last Sunday of September (September 30, 2012) |
885 # except the month of Ramadan. |
770 # except the month of Ramadan. |
886 # or (brief) |
771 # or (brief) |
887 # <a href="http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_morocco06.html"> |
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888 # http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_morocco06.html |
772 # http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_morocco06.html |
889 # </a> |
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890 |
773 |
891 # From Arthur David Olson (2012-03-10): |
774 # From Arthur David Olson (2012-03-10): |
892 # The infomediaire.ma source indicates that the system is to be in |
775 # The infomediaire.ma source indicates that the system is to be in |
893 # effect every year. It gives 03H00 as the "fall back" time of day; |
776 # effect every year. It gives 03H00 as the "fall back" time of day; |
894 # it lacks a "spring forward" time of day; assume 2:00 XXX. |
777 # it lacks a "spring forward" time of day; assume 2:00 XXX. |
895 # Wait on specifying the Ramadan exception for details about |
778 # Wait on specifying the Ramadan exception for details about |
896 # start date, start time of day, end date, and end time of day XXX. |
779 # start date, start time of day, end date, and end time of day XXX. |
897 |
780 |
898 # From Christophe Tropamer (2012-03-16): |
781 # From Christophe Tropamer (2012-03-16): |
899 # Seen Morocco change again: |
782 # Seen Morocco change again: |
900 # <a href="http://www.le2uminutes.com/actualite.php"> |
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901 # http://www.le2uminutes.com/actualite.php |
783 # http://www.le2uminutes.com/actualite.php |
902 # </a> |
784 # "...à partir du dernier dimanche d'avril et non fins mars, |
903 # "...à partir du dernier dimance d'avril et non fins mars, |
785 # comme annoncé précédemment." |
904 # comme annoncé précédemment." |
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905 |
786 |
906 # From Milamber Space Network (2012-07-17): |
787 # From Milamber Space Network (2012-07-17): |
907 # The official return to GMT is announced by the Moroccan government: |
788 # The official return to GMT is announced by the Moroccan government: |
908 # <a href="http://www.mmsp.gov.ma/fr/actualites.aspx?id=288"> |
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909 # http://www.mmsp.gov.ma/fr/actualites.aspx?id=288 [in French] |
789 # http://www.mmsp.gov.ma/fr/actualites.aspx?id=288 [in French] |
910 # </a> |
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911 # |
790 # |
912 # Google translation, lightly edited: |
791 # Google translation, lightly edited: |
913 # Back to the standard time of the Kingdom (GMT) |
792 # Back to the standard time of the Kingdom (GMT) |
914 # Pursuant to Decree No. 2-12-126 issued on 26 Jumada (I) 1433 (April 18, |
793 # Pursuant to Decree No. 2-12-126 issued on 26 Jumada (I) 1433 (April 18, |
915 # 2012) and in accordance with the order of Mr. President of the |
794 # 2012) and in accordance with the order of Mr. President of the |
1081 # RULE NAME FROM TO TYPE IN ON AT SAVE LETTER/S |
973 # RULE NAME FROM TO TYPE IN ON AT SAVE LETTER/S |
1082 Rule Namibia 1994 max - Sep Sun>=1 2:00 1:00 S |
974 Rule Namibia 1994 max - Sep Sun>=1 2:00 1:00 S |
1083 Rule Namibia 1995 max - Apr Sun>=1 2:00 0 - |
975 Rule Namibia 1995 max - Apr Sun>=1 2:00 0 - |
1084 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
976 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
1085 Zone Africa/Windhoek 1:08:24 - LMT 1892 Feb 8 |
977 Zone Africa/Windhoek 1:08:24 - LMT 1892 Feb 8 |
1086 1:30 - SWAT 1903 Mar # SW Africa Time |
978 1:30 - SWAT 1903 Mar # SW Africa Time |
1087 2:00 - SAST 1942 Sep 20 2:00 |
979 2:00 - SAST 1942 Sep 20 2:00 |
1088 2:00 1:00 SAST 1943 Mar 21 2:00 |
980 2:00 1:00 SAST 1943 Mar 21 2:00 |
1089 2:00 - SAST 1990 Mar 21 # independence |
981 2:00 - SAST 1990 Mar 21 # independence |
1090 2:00 - CAT 1994 Apr 3 |
982 2:00 - CAT 1994 Apr 3 |
1091 1:00 Namibia WA%sT |
983 1:00 Namibia WA%sT |
1092 |
984 |
1093 # Niger |
985 # Niger |
1094 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
986 # See Africa/Lagos. |
1095 Zone Africa/Niamey 0:08:28 - LMT 1912 |
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1096 -1:00 - WAT 1934 Feb 26 |
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1097 0:00 - GMT 1960 |
|
1098 1:00 - WAT |
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1099 |
987 |
1100 # Nigeria |
988 # Nigeria |
1101 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
989 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
1102 Zone Africa/Lagos 0:13:36 - LMT 1919 Sep |
990 Zone Africa/Lagos 0:13:36 - LMT 1919 Sep |
1103 1:00 - WAT |
991 1:00 - WAT |
1104 |
992 Link Africa/Lagos Africa/Bangui # Central African Republic |
1105 # Reunion |
993 Link Africa/Lagos Africa/Brazzaville # Rep. of the Congo |
1106 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
994 Link Africa/Lagos Africa/Douala # Cameroon |
1107 Zone Indian/Reunion 3:41:52 - LMT 1911 Jun # Saint-Denis |
995 Link Africa/Lagos Africa/Kinshasa # Dem. Rep. of the Congo (west) |
1108 4:00 - RET # Reunion Time |
996 Link Africa/Lagos Africa/Libreville # Gabon |
1109 # |
997 Link Africa/Lagos Africa/Luanda # Angola |
1110 # Scattered Islands (Iles Eparses) administered from Reunion are as follows. |
998 Link Africa/Lagos Africa/Malabo # Equatorial Guinea |
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999 Link Africa/Lagos Africa/Niamey # Niger |
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1000 Link Africa/Lagos Africa/Porto-Novo # Benin |
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1001 |
|
1002 # Réunion |
|
1003 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
|
1004 Zone Indian/Reunion 3:41:52 - LMT 1911 Jun # Saint-Denis |
|
1005 4:00 - RET # Réunion Time |
|
1006 # |
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1007 # Crozet Islands also observes Réunion time; see the 'antarctica' file. |
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1008 # |
|
1009 # Scattered Islands (Îles Éparses) administered from Réunion are as follows. |
1111 # The following information about them is taken from |
1010 # The following information about them is taken from |
1112 # Iles Eparses (www.outre-mer.gouv.fr/domtom/ile.htm, 1997-07-22, in French; |
1011 # Îles Éparses (<http://www.outre-mer.gouv.fr/domtom/ile.htm>, 1997-07-22, |
1113 # no longer available as of 1999-08-17). |
1012 # in French; no longer available as of 1999-08-17). |
1114 # We have no info about their time zone histories. |
1013 # We have no info about their time zone histories. |
1115 # |
1014 # |
1116 # Bassas da India - uninhabited |
1015 # Bassas da India - uninhabited |
1117 # Europa Island - inhabited from 1905 to 1910 by two families |
1016 # Europa Island - inhabited from 1905 to 1910 by two families |
1118 # Glorioso Is - inhabited until at least 1958 |
1017 # Glorioso Is - inhabited until at least 1958 |
1119 # Juan de Nova - uninhabited |
1018 # Juan de Nova - uninhabited |
1120 # Tromelin - inhabited until at least 1958 |
1019 # Tromelin - inhabited until at least 1958 |
1121 |
1020 |
1122 # Rwanda |
1021 # Rwanda |
1123 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
1022 # See Africa/Maputo. |
1124 Zone Africa/Kigali 2:00:16 - LMT 1935 Jun |
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1125 2:00 - CAT |
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1126 |
1023 |
1127 # St Helena |
1024 # St Helena |
1128 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
1025 # See Africa/Abidjan. |
1129 Zone Atlantic/St_Helena -0:22:48 - LMT 1890 # Jamestown |
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1130 -0:22:48 - JMT 1951 # Jamestown Mean Time |
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1131 0:00 - GMT |
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1132 # The other parts of the St Helena territory are similar: |
1026 # The other parts of the St Helena territory are similar: |
1133 # Tristan da Cunha: on GMT, say Whitman and the CIA |
1027 # Tristan da Cunha: on GMT, say Whitman and the CIA |
1134 # Ascension: on GMT, says usno1995 and the CIA |
1028 # Ascension: on GMT, say the USNO (1995-12-21) and the CIA |
1135 # Gough (scientific station since 1955; sealers wintered previously): |
1029 # Gough (scientific station since 1955; sealers wintered previously): |
1136 # on GMT, says the CIA |
1030 # on GMT, says the CIA |
1137 # Inaccessible, Nightingale: no information, but probably GMT |
1031 # Inaccessible, Nightingale: uninhabited |
1138 |
1032 |
1139 # Sao Tome and Principe |
1033 # São Tomé and Príncipe |
1140 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
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1141 Zone Africa/Sao_Tome 0:26:56 - LMT 1884 |
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1142 -0:36:32 - LMT 1912 # Lisbon Mean Time |
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1143 0:00 - GMT |
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1144 |
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1145 # Senegal |
1034 # Senegal |
1146 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
1035 # See Africa/Abidjan. |
1147 Zone Africa/Dakar -1:09:44 - LMT 1912 |
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1148 -1:00 - WAT 1941 Jun |
|
1149 0:00 - GMT |
|
1150 |
1036 |
1151 # Seychelles |
1037 # Seychelles |
1152 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
1038 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
1153 Zone Indian/Mahe 3:41:48 - LMT 1906 Jun # Victoria |
1039 Zone Indian/Mahe 3:41:48 - LMT 1906 Jun # Victoria |
1154 4:00 - SCT # Seychelles Time |
1040 4:00 - SCT # Seychelles Time |
1155 # From Paul Eggert (2001-05-30): |
1041 # From Paul Eggert (2001-05-30): |
1156 # Aldabra, Farquhar, and Desroches, originally dependencies of the |
1042 # Aldabra, Farquhar, and Desroches, originally dependencies of the |
1157 # Seychelles, were transferred to the British Indian Ocean Territory |
1043 # Seychelles, were transferred to the British Indian Ocean Territory |
1158 # in 1965 and returned to Seychelles control in 1976. We don't know |
1044 # in 1965 and returned to Seychelles control in 1976. We don't know |
1159 # whether this affected their time zone, so omit this for now. |
1045 # whether this affected their time zone, so omit this for now. |
1160 # Possibly the islands were uninhabited. |
1046 # Possibly the islands were uninhabited. |
1161 |
1047 |
1162 # Sierra Leone |
1048 # Sierra Leone |
1163 # Rule NAME FROM TO TYPE IN ON AT SAVE LETTER/S |
1049 # See Africa/Abidjan. |
1164 # Whitman gives Mar 31 - Aug 31 for 1931 on; go with Shanks & Pottenger. |
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1165 Rule SL 1935 1942 - Jun 1 0:00 0:40 SLST |
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1166 Rule SL 1935 1942 - Oct 1 0:00 0 WAT |
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1167 Rule SL 1957 1962 - Jun 1 0:00 1:00 SLST |
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1168 Rule SL 1957 1962 - Sep 1 0:00 0 GMT |
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1169 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
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1170 Zone Africa/Freetown -0:53:00 - LMT 1882 |
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1171 -0:53:00 - FMT 1913 Jun # Freetown Mean Time |
|
1172 -1:00 SL %s 1957 |
|
1173 0:00 SL %s |
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1174 |
1050 |
1175 # Somalia |
1051 # Somalia |
1176 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
1052 # Zone NAME GMTOFF RULES FORMAT [UNTIL] |
1177 Zone Africa/Mogadishu 3:01:28 - LMT 1893 Nov |
1053 Zone Africa/Mogadishu 3:01:28 - LMT 1893 Nov |
1178 3:00 - EAT 1931 |
1054 3:00 - EAT 1931 |