BajaNomad - Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time

SFandH - 3-9-2013 at 06:54 AM

I'm headed to BCS soon and of course I'm driving through BC. DST starts tomorrow in the US, except for a few places, see video. What's the scoop for Baja (BC and BCS)? There always seems to be confusion, at least on my part.

I wish they would just leave the clocks alone.

[Edited on 3-9-2013 by SFandH]

Bob and Susan - 3-9-2013 at 07:02 AM

i'm ALWAYS confused too

sunday april 7th for us in mexico
jump ahead one hour

sunday march 10th for usa
jump ahead one hour

SFandH - 3-9-2013 at 07:10 AM

Isn't it different for BC? I though BC switched to the US dates.

Hook - 3-9-2013 at 07:28 AM

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Originally posted by SFandH
Isn't it different for BC? I though BC switched to the US dates.

Yes. Baja California changes when the US does. BCS changes with the rest of Mexico.

Has been this way since 2010.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time_in_Mexico

As I always point out at this time, since Sonora doesnt ever change, BCS actually jumps AHEAD of us in April. Seems counterintuitive, as one thinks of the peninsula being further west than anything on the mainland. But from about Loreto south, the peninsula is actually further EAST than parts of Sonora.

[Edited on 3-9-2013 by Hook]

woody with a view - 3-9-2013 at 07:34 AM

leave the watch at home! do you need to be somewhere on time?

chuckie - 3-9-2013 at 07:52 AM

whats a watch?

SFandH - 3-9-2013 at 08:19 AM

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Originally posted by woody with a view
leave the watch at home! do you need to be somewhere on time?

It's important to know when 2 for 1 happy hour starts. :tumble:

tiotomasbcs - 3-9-2013 at 09:35 AM

Very interesting, Hook. Central America is also farther east, Central time i believe. Good info! Tio

danaeb - 3-9-2013 at 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by woody with a view
leave the watch at home! do you need to be somewhere on time?

In fact, I do. TJ airport on Tuesday for a long-awaited trip back to La Paz. :yes:

DavidE - 3-9-2013 at 10:42 AM

What time it is, is not important...

Until you arrive 5 minutes late at a ferreteria that closes for four hours in the tarde. Don't cry. It's only 15 miles (or 140) lost.

The definition of an ABIERTO sign on a window or door MAY mean the door is locked but as far as anyone knows the business is not closed forever.

I love the "horn" here in Asunción. "It's 7:30 AM!"

bill erhardt - 3-9-2013 at 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by Hook

........Seems counterintuitive, as one thinks of the peninsula being further west than anything on the mainland. But from about Loreto south, the peninsula is actually further EAST than parts of Sonora.

[Edited on 3-9-2013 by Hook]

I was unaware of this until I took my boat across the SOC from Loreto to San Carlos. The course was a little west of due north.

David K - 3-10-2013 at 10:42 AM

If you live where the clocks were changed this morning, remember to change your NOMAD clock to (for times of posting)!

1) Click 'Control Panel/ Options', top right of page.
2) Click 'Edit Profile' (about 1/3 down page)
3) Go to last item on page: "Time Offset (GMT time is currently 05:38 PM)"
4) Change time zone to one hour earlier (here in CA it would be Pacific to Mountain time).
5) Click 'Edit Profile' at bottom.

You are done until next November!

micah202 - 3-10-2013 at 11:11 AM

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Originally posted by SFandH

Quote:

Originally posted by woody with a view
leave the watch at home! do you need to be somewhere on time?

It's important to know when 2 for 1 happy hour starts. :tumble:

...there's a good reason!! :cool:

DianaT - 3-10-2013 at 11:28 AM

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Originally posted by David K
If you live where the clocks were changed this morning, remember to change your NOMAD clock to (for times of posting)!

1) Click 'Control Panel/ Options', top right of page.
2) Click 'Edit Profile' (about 1/3 down page)
3) Go to last item on page: "Time Offset (GMT time is currently 05:38 PM)"
4) Change time zone to one hour earlier (here in CA it would be Pacific to Mountain time).
5) Click 'Edit Profile' at bottom.

You are done until next November!

Does anyone REALLY pay attention to the time of posts? And if so, why?

David K - 3-10-2013 at 11:46 AM

Seems like every year someone asks why the time next to new posts is off or on GMT... You see, having information is important for some. Information is something you can freely choose to use or ignore, so if anyone doesn't want to know how to reset their Nomad clock, they can ignore my reply. :yes:

micah202 - 3-10-2013 at 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by David K
Seems like every year someone asks why the time next to new posts is off or on GMT... You see, having information is important for some. Information is something you can freely choose to use or ignore, so if anyone doesn't want to know how to reset their Nomad clock, they can ignore my reply. :yes:

...not true,,,,when the venerable DaveK speals,,-ALL- listen!!

....then decide wether that was the best thing!!! :tumble:

David K - 3-10-2013 at 12:05 PM

I try not to get too dramatic with things like how to reset your Baja Nomad clock... but if it feeds your guys' needs, have at it! :light:

Barry A. - 3-10-2013 at 12:34 PM

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Originally posted by DianaT

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Does anyone REALLY pay attention to the time of posts? And if so, why?

Yes, Diana, I do.

Ans. : So I will know when they posted, but that gets confusing when the "time" is incorrect. :spingrin:

Barry.

rts551 - 3-10-2013 at 12:43 PM

Man I am glad we got that cleared up. I was worried.

Barry A. - 3-10-2013 at 12:53 PM

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Originally posted by rts551
Man I am glad we got that cleared up. I was worried.

I applaud you, rts, for having the CORRECT time. :spingrin:

Barry

DianaT - 3-10-2013 at 01:12 PM

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Originally posted by rts551
Man I am glad we got that cleared up. I was worried.

Yup, good to know. :yes:

Barry A. - 3-10-2013 at 01:17 PM

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Originally posted by DianaT

Quote:

Originally posted by rts551
Man I am glad we got that cleared up. I was worried.

Yup, good to know. :yes:

I agree, but what is good for the gander may not be good for the goose, apparently. :tumble:

We are all different, thank Zeus!!!!! :light:

Barry

elfbrewery - 3-12-2013 at 11:59 AM

Just got this info from Discover Baja --

In California, Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday,
March 10---so at 2:00 am, spring ahead one hour.
But unlike most states in the U.S., the state of Baja
California (north of the 28th parallel) will not change to
Daylight Savings Time until April 7th. The state of Baja
California Sur (south of the 28th parallel) does not
change to Daylight Savings Time.

This sounds new to me!

Bob and Susan - 3-12-2013 at 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by elfbrewery
Just got this info from Discover Baja --

In California, Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday,
March 10---so at 2:00 am, spring ahead one hour.
But unlike most states in the U.S., the state of Baja
California (north of the 28th parallel) will not change to
Daylight Savings Time until April 7th. The state of Baja
California Sur (south of the 28th parallel) does not
change to Daylight Savings Time.

This sounds new to me!

discover Baja may have made a mistake...we change time april 7th here in mulege...unless someone chad something and they forgot to tell us

Pompano - 3-12-2013 at 02:28 PM

The Current Time in
Baja California Sur, Mexico is:

Tuesday
3/12/2013
2:29pm
UTC/GMT -7

Baja California Sur, Mexico
is in the
Mountain Time Zone

Daylight Saving
Time Usage Baja California Sur does utilize Daylight Saving Time.
Daylight Saving
Start Date Baja California Sur, Mexico starts Daylight Saving Time on
Sunday April 7, 2013 at 2:00 AM local time.

Daylight Saving
End Date Baja California Sur, Mexico *ended Daylight Saving Time on
Sunday October 28, 2012 at 2:00 AM local time.

*Who knows what will happen this year? Hey, it's Baja.

Cypress - 3-12-2013 at 03:40 PM

No Daylight Saving Time on Kauai. Island time year 'round. :yes: