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    47 # Whitman Publishing Co, 2 Niagara Av, Ealing, London (undated), which
    47 # Whitman Publishing Co, 2 Niagara Av, Ealing, London (undated), which
    48 # I found in the UCLA library.
    48 # I found in the UCLA library.
    49 #
    49 #
    50 # For data circa 1899, a common source is:
    50 # For data circa 1899, a common source is:
    51 # Milne J. Civil time. Geogr J. 1899 Feb;13(2):173-94.
    51 # Milne J. Civil time. Geogr J. 1899 Feb;13(2):173-94.
    52 # http://www.jstor.org/stable/1774359
    52 # https://www.jstor.org/stable/1774359
    53 #
    53 #
    54 # A reliable and entertaining source about time zones is
    54 # A reliable and entertaining source about time zones is
    55 # Derek Howse, Greenwich time and longitude, Philip Wilson Publishers (1997).
    55 # Derek Howse, Greenwich time and longitude, Philip Wilson Publishers (1997).
    56 #
    56 #
    57 # European-style abbreviations are commonly used along the Mediterranean.
    57 # European-style abbreviations are commonly used along the Mediterranean.
   239 # From Dirk Losch (2007-08-14):
   239 # From Dirk Losch (2007-08-14):
   240 # I received a mail from an airline which says that the daylight
   240 # I received a mail from an airline which says that the daylight
   241 # saving time in Egypt will end in the night of 2007-09-06 to 2007-09-07.
   241 # saving time in Egypt will end in the night of 2007-09-06 to 2007-09-07.
   242 # From Jesper Nørgaard Welen (2007-08-15): [The following agree:]
   242 # From Jesper Nørgaard Welen (2007-08-15): [The following agree:]
   243 # http://www.nentjes.info/Bill/bill5.htm
   243 # http://www.nentjes.info/Bill/bill5.htm
   244 # http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=53
   244 # https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=53
   245 # From Steffen Thorsen (2007-09-04): The official information...:
   245 # From Steffen Thorsen (2007-09-04): The official information...:
   246 # http://www.sis.gov.eg/En/EgyptOnline/Miscellaneous/000002/0207000000000000001580.htm
   246 # http://www.sis.gov.eg/En/EgyptOnline/Miscellaneous/000002/0207000000000000001580.htm
   247 Rule	Egypt	2007	only	-	Sep	Thu>=1	24:00	0	-
   247 Rule	Egypt	2007	only	-	Sep	Thu>=1	24:00	0	-
   248 # From Abdelrahman Hassan (2007-09-06):
   248 # From Abdelrahman Hassan (2007-09-06):
   249 # Due to the Hijri (lunar Islamic calendar) year being 11 days shorter
   249 # Due to the Hijri (lunar Islamic calendar) year being 11 days shorter
   277 # > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958729/
   277 # > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958729/
   278 #
   278 #
   279 # timeanddate[2] and another site I've found[3] also support that.
   279 # timeanddate[2] and another site I've found[3] also support that.
   280 #
   280 #
   281 # [1] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=492263
   281 # [1] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=492263
   282 # [2] http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/clockchange.html?n=53
   282 # [2] https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/clockchange.html?n=53
   283 # [3] http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/egypt/
   283 # [3] https://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/egypt/
   284 
   284 
   285 # From Arthur David Olson (2009-04-20):
   285 # From Arthur David Olson (2009-04-20):
   286 # In 2009 (and for the next several years), Ramadan ends before the fourth
   286 # In 2009 (and for the next several years), Ramadan ends before the fourth
   287 # Thursday in September; Egypt is expected to revert to the last Thursday
   287 # Thursday in September; Egypt is expected to revert to the last Thursday
   288 # in September.
   288 # in September.
   289 
   289 
   290 # From Steffen Thorsen (2009-08-11):
   290 # From Steffen Thorsen (2009-08-11):
   291 # We have been able to confirm the August change with the Egyptian Cabinet
   291 # We have been able to confirm the August change with the Egyptian Cabinet
   292 # Information and Decision Support Center:
   292 # Information and Decision Support Center:
   293 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/egypt-dst-ends-2009.html
   293 # https://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/egypt-dst-ends-2009.html
   294 #
   294 #
   295 # The Middle East News Agency
   295 # The Middle East News Agency
   296 # http://www.mena.org.eg/index.aspx
   296 # https://www.mena.org.eg/index.aspx
   297 # also reports "Egypt starts winter time on August 21"
   297 # also reports "Egypt starts winter time on August 21"
   298 # today in article numbered "71, 11/08/2009 12:25 GMT."
   298 # today in article numbered "71, 11/08/2009 12:25 GMT."
   299 # Only the title above is available without a subscription to their service,
   299 # Only the title above is available without a subscription to their service,
   300 # and can be found by searching for "winter" in their search engine
   300 # and can be found by searching for "winter" in their search engine
   301 # (at least today).
   301 # (at least today).
   341 # Egypt will start DST on midnight after Thursday, April 30, 2015.
   341 # Egypt will start DST on midnight after Thursday, April 30, 2015.
   342 # This is based on a law (no 35) from May 15, 2014 saying it starts the last
   342 # This is based on a law (no 35) from May 15, 2014 saying it starts the last
   343 # Thursday of April....  Clocks will still be turned back for Ramadan, but
   343 # Thursday of April....  Clocks will still be turned back for Ramadan, but
   344 # dates not yet announced....
   344 # dates not yet announced....
   345 # http://almogaz.com/news/weird-news/2015/04/05/1947105 ...
   345 # http://almogaz.com/news/weird-news/2015/04/05/1947105 ...
   346 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/egypt-starts-dst-2015.html
   346 # https://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/egypt-starts-dst-2015.html
   347 
   347 
   348 # From Ahmed Nazmy (2015-04-20):
   348 # From Ahmed Nazmy (2015-04-20):
   349 # Egypt's ministers cabinet just announced ... that it will cancel DST at
   349 # Egypt's ministers cabinet just announced ... that it will cancel DST at
   350 # least for 2015.
   350 # least for 2015.
   351 #
   351 #
   468 
   468 
   469 # Libya
   469 # Libya
   470 
   470 
   471 # From Even Scharning (2012-11-10):
   471 # From Even Scharning (2012-11-10):
   472 # Libya set their time one hour back at 02:00 on Saturday November 10.
   472 # Libya set their time one hour back at 02:00 on Saturday November 10.
   473 # http://www.libyaherald.com/2012/11/04/clocks-to-go-back-an-hour-on-saturday/
   473 # https://www.libyaherald.com/2012/11/04/clocks-to-go-back-an-hour-on-saturday/
   474 # Here is an official source [in Arabic]: http://ls.ly/fb6Yc
   474 # Here is an official source [in Arabic]: http://ls.ly/fb6Yc
   475 #
   475 #
   476 # Steffen Thorsen forwarded a translation (2012-11-10) in
   476 # Steffen Thorsen forwarded a translation (2012-11-10) in
   477 # http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/tz/2012-November/018451.html
   477 # https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/tz/2012-November/018451.html
   478 #
   478 #
   479 # From Tim Parenti (2012-11-11):
   479 # From Tim Parenti (2012-11-11):
   480 # Treat the 2012-11-10 change as a zone change from UTC+2 to UTC+1.
   480 # Treat the 2012-11-10 change as a zone change from UTC+2 to UTC+1.
   481 # The DST rules planned for 2013 and onward roughly mirror those of Europe
   481 # The DST rules planned for 2013 and onward roughly mirror those of Europe
   482 # (either two days before them or five days after them, so as to fall on
   482 # (either two days before them or five days after them, so as to fall on
   483 # lastFri instead of lastSun).
   483 # lastFri instead of lastSun).
   484 
   484 
   485 # From Even Scharning (2013-10-25):
   485 # From Even Scharning (2013-10-25):
   486 # The scheduled end of DST in Libya on Friday, October 25, 2013 was
   486 # The scheduled end of DST in Libya on Friday, October 25, 2013 was
   487 # cancelled yesterday....
   487 # cancelled yesterday....
   488 # http://www.libyaherald.com/2013/10/24/correction-no-time-change-tomorrow/
   488 # https://www.libyaherald.com/2013/10/24/correction-no-time-change-tomorrow/
   489 #
   489 #
   490 # From Paul Eggert (2013-10-25):
   490 # From Paul Eggert (2013-10-25):
   491 # For now, assume they're reverting to the pre-2012 rules of permanent UT +02.
   491 # For now, assume they're reverting to the pre-2012 rules of permanent UT +02.
   492 
   492 
   493 # Rule	NAME	FROM	TO	TYPE	IN	ON	AT	SAVE	LETTER/S
   493 # Rule	NAME	FROM	TO	TYPE	IN	ON	AT	SAVE	LETTER/S
   536 # From Steffen Thorsen (2008-06-25):
   536 # From Steffen Thorsen (2008-06-25):
   537 # Mauritius plans to observe DST from 2008-11-01 to 2009-03-31 on a trial
   537 # Mauritius plans to observe DST from 2008-11-01 to 2009-03-31 on a trial
   538 # basis....
   538 # basis....
   539 # It seems that Mauritius observed daylight saving time from 1982-10-10 to
   539 # It seems that Mauritius observed daylight saving time from 1982-10-10 to
   540 # 1983-03-20 as well, but that was not successful....
   540 # 1983-03-20 as well, but that was not successful....
   541 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/mauritius-daylight-saving-time.html
   541 # https://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/mauritius-daylight-saving-time.html
   542 
   542 
   543 # From Alex Krivenyshev (2008-06-25):
   543 # From Alex Krivenyshev (2008-06-25):
   544 # http://economicdevelopment.gov.mu/portal/site/Mainhomepage/menuitem.a42b24128104d9845dabddd154508a0c/?content_id=0a7cee8b5d69a110VgnVCM1000000a04a8c0RCRD
   544 # http://economicdevelopment.gov.mu/portal/site/Mainhomepage/menuitem.a42b24128104d9845dabddd154508a0c/?content_id=0a7cee8b5d69a110VgnVCM1000000a04a8c0RCRD
   545 
   545 
   546 # From Arthur David Olson (2008-06-30):
   546 # From Arthur David Olson (2008-06-30):
   604 # Some sources, in French:
   604 # Some sources, in French:
   605 # 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
   605 # 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
   606 # 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-
   606 # 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-
   607 #
   607 #
   608 # Our wrap-up:
   608 # Our wrap-up:
   609 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/mauritius-dst-will-not-repeat.html
   609 # https://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/mauritius-dst-will-not-repeat.html
   610 
   610 
   611 # From Arthur David Olson (2009-07-11):
   611 # From Arthur David Olson (2009-07-11):
   612 # The "mauritius-dst-will-not-repeat" wrapup includes this:
   612 # The "mauritius-dst-will-not-repeat" wrapup includes this:
   613 # "The trial ended on March 29, 2009, when the clocks moved back by one hour
   613 # "The trial ended on March 29, 2009, when the clocks moved back by one hour
   614 # at 2am (or 02:00) local time..."
   614 # at 2am (or 02:00) local time..."
   636 #
   636 #
   637 # "... Morocco is to save energy by adjusting its clock during summer so it will
   637 # "... Morocco is to save energy by adjusting its clock during summer so it will
   638 # be one hour ahead of GMT between 1 June and 27 September, according to
   638 # be one hour ahead of GMT between 1 June and 27 September, according to
   639 # Communication Minister and Government Spokesman, Khalid Naciri...."
   639 # Communication Minister and Government Spokesman, Khalid Naciri...."
   640 #
   640 #
   641 # http://www.worldtimezone.net/dst_news/dst_news_morocco01.html
   641 # http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_morocco01.html
   642 # http://en.afrik.com/news11892.html
   642 # http://en.afrik.com/news11892.html
   643 
   643 
   644 # From Alex Krivenyshev (2008-05-09):
   644 # From Alex Krivenyshev (2008-05-09):
   645 # The Morocco time change can be confirmed on Morocco web site Maghreb Arabe
   645 # The Morocco time change can be confirmed on Morocco web site Maghreb Arabe
   646 # Presse:
   646 # Presse:
   649 # Morocco shifts to daylight time on June 1st through September 27, Govt.
   649 # Morocco shifts to daylight time on June 1st through September 27, Govt.
   650 # spokesman.
   650 # spokesman.
   651 
   651 
   652 # From Patrice Scattolin (2008-05-09):
   652 # From Patrice Scattolin (2008-05-09):
   653 # According to this article:
   653 # According to this article:
   654 # http://www.avmaroc.com/actualite/heure-dete-comment-a127896.html
   654 # https://www.avmaroc.com/actualite/heure-dete-comment-a127896.html
   655 # (and republished here: <http://www.actu.ma/heure-dete-comment_i127896_0.html>)
   655 # (and republished here: <http://www.actu.ma/heure-dete-comment_i127896_0.html>)
   656 # the changes occur at midnight:
   656 # the changes occur at midnight:
   657 #
   657 #
   658 # Saturday night May 31st at midnight (which in French is to be
   658 # Saturday night May 31st at midnight (which in French is to be
   659 # interpreted as the night between Saturday and Sunday)
   659 # interpreted as the night between Saturday and Sunday)
   671 # http://www.maroc.ma/NR/exeres/FACF141F-D910-44B0-B7FA-6E03733425D1.htm
   671 # http://www.maroc.ma/NR/exeres/FACF141F-D910-44B0-B7FA-6E03733425D1.htm
   672 # on a government portal as being between June 1st and Sept 27th (not yet
   672 # on a government portal as being between June 1st and Sept 27th (not yet
   673 # posted in English).
   673 # posted in English).
   674 #
   674 #
   675 # The following Google query will generate many relevant hits:
   675 # The following Google query will generate many relevant hits:
   676 # http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Conseil+de+gouvernement+maroc+heure+avance&btnG=Search
   676 # https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Conseil+de+gouvernement+maroc+heure+avance&btnG=Search
   677 
   677 
   678 # From Steffen Thorsen (2008-08-27):
   678 # From Steffen Thorsen (2008-08-27):
   679 # Morocco will change the clocks back on the midnight between August 31
   679 # Morocco will change the clocks back on the midnight between August 31
   680 # and September 1. They originally planned to observe DST to near the end
   680 # and September 1. They originally planned to observe DST to near the end
   681 # of September:
   681 # of September:
   682 #
   682 #
   683 # One article about it (in French):
   683 # One article about it (in French):
   684 # http://www.menara.ma/fr/Actualites/Maroc/Societe/ci.retour_a_l_heure_gmt_a_partir_du_dimanche_31_aout_a_minuit_officiel_.default
   684 # http://www.menara.ma/fr/Actualites/Maroc/Societe/ci.retour_a_l_heure_gmt_a_partir_du_dimanche_31_aout_a_minuit_officiel_.default
   685 #
   685 #
   686 # We have some further details posted here:
   686 # We have some further details posted here:
   687 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-ends-dst-early-2008.html
   687 # https://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-ends-dst-early-2008.html
   688 
   688 
   689 # From Steffen Thorsen (2009-03-17):
   689 # From Steffen Thorsen (2009-03-17):
   690 # Morocco will observe DST from 2009-06-01 00:00 to 2009-08-21 00:00 according
   690 # Morocco will observe DST from 2009-06-01 00:00 to 2009-08-21 00:00 according
   691 # to many sources, such as
   691 # to many sources, such as
   692 # http://news.marweb.com/morocco/entertainment/morocco-daylight-saving.html
   692 # http://news.marweb.com/morocco/entertainment/morocco-daylight-saving.html
   693 # http://www.medi1sat.ma/fr/depeche.aspx?idp=2312
   693 # http://www.medi1sat.ma/fr/depeche.aspx?idp=2312
   694 # (French)
   694 # (French)
   695 #
   695 #
   696 # Our summary:
   696 # Our summary:
   697 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-starts-dst-2009.html
   697 # https://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-starts-dst-2009.html
   698 
   698 
   699 # From Alexander Krivenyshev (2009-03-17):
   699 # From Alexander Krivenyshev (2009-03-17):
   700 # Here is a link to official document from Royaume du Maroc Premier Ministre,
   700 # Here is a link to official document from Royaume du Maroc Premier Ministre,
   701 # Ministère de la Modernisation des Secteurs Publics
   701 # Ministère de la Modernisation des Secteurs Publics
   702 #
   702 #
   715 #
   715 #
   716 # Example:
   716 # Example:
   717 # http://www.lavieeco.com/actualites/4099-le-maroc-passera-a-l-heure-d-ete-gmt1-le-2-mai.html
   717 # http://www.lavieeco.com/actualites/4099-le-maroc-passera-a-l-heure-d-ete-gmt1-le-2-mai.html
   718 # (French)
   718 # (French)
   719 # Our page:
   719 # Our page:
   720 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-starts-dst-2010.html
   720 # https://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-starts-dst-2010.html
   721 
   721 
   722 # From Dan Abitol (2011-03-30):
   722 # From Dan Abitol (2011-03-30):
   723 # ...Rules for Africa/Casablanca are the following (24h format)
   723 # ...Rules for Africa/Casablanca are the following (24h format)
   724 # The 3rd April 2011 at 00:00:00, [it] will be 3rd April 01:00:00
   724 # The 3rd April 2011 at 00:00:00, [it] will be 3rd April 01:00:00
   725 # The 31st July 2011 at 00:59:59, [it] will be 31st July 00:00:00
   725 # The 31st July 2011 at 00:59:59, [it] will be 31st July 00:00:00
   732 # http://www.map.ma/fr/sections/accueil/l_heure_legale_au_ma/view
   732 # http://www.map.ma/fr/sections/accueil/l_heure_legale_au_ma/view
   733 # is the official publication to look at.
   733 # is the official publication to look at.
   734 # They said that the decision was already taken.
   734 # They said that the decision was already taken.
   735 #
   735 #
   736 # More articles in the press
   736 # More articles in the press
   737 # http://www.yabiladi.com/articles/details/5058/secret-l-heure-d-ete-maroc-leve.html
   737 # https://www.yabiladi.com/articles/details/5058/secret-l-heure-d-ete-maroc-leve.html
   738 # http://www.lematin.ma/Actualite/Express/Article.asp?id=148923
   738 # http://www.lematin.ma/Actualite/Express/Article.asp?id=148923
   739 # http://www.lavieeco.com/actualite/Le-Maroc-passe-sur-GMT%2B1-a-partir-de-dim
   739 # http://www.lavieeco.com/actualite/Le-Maroc-passe-sur-GMT%2B1-a-partir-de-dim
   740 
   740 
   741 # From Petr Machata (2011-03-30):
   741 # From Petr Machata (2011-03-30):
   742 # They have it written in English here:
   742 # They have it written in English here:
   824 # that the time will be advanced again 60 minutes Sunday, July 19,
   824 # that the time will be advanced again 60 minutes Sunday, July 19,
   825 # 2015 at 2:00.  The move comes under 2.12.126 Decree of 26 Jumada I
   825 # 2015 at 2:00.  The move comes under 2.12.126 Decree of 26 Jumada I
   826 # 1433 (18 April 2012) and the decision of the Head of Government of
   826 # 1433 (18 April 2012) and the decision of the Head of Government of
   827 # 16 N. 3-29-15 Chaaban 1435 (4 June 2015).
   827 # 16 N. 3-29-15 Chaaban 1435 (4 June 2015).
   828 # Source (french):
   828 # Source (french):
   829 # http://lnt.ma/le-maroc-reculera-dune-heure-le-dimanche-14-juin/
   829 # https://lnt.ma/le-maroc-reculera-dune-heure-le-dimanche-14-juin/
   830 #
   830 #
   831 # From Milamber (2015-06-09):
   831 # From Milamber (2015-06-09):
   832 # http://www.mmsp.gov.ma/fr/actualites.aspx?id=863
   832 # http://www.mmsp.gov.ma/fr/actualites.aspx?id=863
   833 #
   833 #
   834 # From Michael Deckers (2015-06-09):
   834 # From Michael Deckers (2015-06-09):
   835 # [The gov.ma announcement] would (probably) make the switch on 2015-07-19 go
   835 # [The gov.ma announcement] would (probably) make the switch on 2015-07-19 go
   836 # from 03:00 to 04:00 rather than from 02:00 to 03:00, as in the patch....
   836 # from 03:00 to 04:00 rather than from 02:00 to 03:00, as in the patch....
   837 # I think the patch is correct and the quoted text is wrong; the text in
   837 # I think the patch is correct and the quoted text is wrong; the text in
   838 # <http://lnt.ma/le-maroc-reculera-dune-heure-le-dimanche-14-juin/> agrees
   838 # <https://lnt.ma/le-maroc-reculera-dune-heure-le-dimanche-14-juin/> agrees
   839 # with the patch.
   839 # with the patch.
   840 
   840 
   841 # From Paul Eggert (2015-06-08):
   841 # From Paul Eggert (2015-06-08):
   842 # For now, guess that later spring and fall transitions will use 2015's rules,
   842 # For now, guess that later spring and fall transitions will use 2015's rules,
   843 # and guess that Morocco will switch to standard time at 03:00 the last
   843 # and guess that Morocco will switch to standard time at 03:00 the last
   958 Link Africa/Maputo Africa/Harare	# Zimbabwe
   958 Link Africa/Maputo Africa/Harare	# Zimbabwe
   959 Link Africa/Maputo Africa/Kigali	# Rwanda
   959 Link Africa/Maputo Africa/Kigali	# Rwanda
   960 Link Africa/Maputo Africa/Lubumbashi	# E Dem. Rep. of Congo
   960 Link Africa/Maputo Africa/Lubumbashi	# E Dem. Rep. of Congo
   961 Link Africa/Maputo Africa/Lusaka	# Zambia
   961 Link Africa/Maputo Africa/Lusaka	# Zambia
   962 
   962 
       
   963 
   963 # Namibia
   964 # Namibia
   964 # The 1994-04-03 transition is from Shanks & Pottenger.
   965 
   965 # Shanks & Pottenger report no DST after 1998-04; go with IATA.
   966 # From Arthur David Olson (2017-08-09):
       
   967 # The text of the "Namibia Time Act, 1994" is available online at
       
   968 # www.lac.org.na/laws/1994/811.pdf
       
   969 # and includes this nugget:
       
   970 # Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2) of section 1, the
       
   971 # first winter period after the commencement of this Act shall
       
   972 # commence at OOhOO on Monday 21 March 1994 and shall end at 02h00 on
       
   973 # Sunday 4 September 1994.
   966 
   974 
   967 # From Petronella Sibeene (2007-03-30):
   975 # From Petronella Sibeene (2007-03-30):
   968 # http://allafrica.com/stories/200703300178.html
   976 # http://allafrica.com/stories/200703300178.html
   969 # While the entire country changes its time, Katima Mulilo and other
   977 # While the entire country changes its time, Katima Mulilo and other
   970 # settlements in Caprivi unofficially will not because the sun there
   978 # settlements in Caprivi unofficially will not because the sun there
   976 # From Paul Eggert (2017-02-22):
   984 # From Paul Eggert (2017-02-22):
   977 # Although the Zambezi Region (formerly known as Caprivi) informally
   985 # Although the Zambezi Region (formerly known as Caprivi) informally
   978 # observes Botswana time, we have no details about historical practice.
   986 # observes Botswana time, we have no details about historical practice.
   979 # In the meantime people there can use Africa/Gaborone.
   987 # In the meantime people there can use Africa/Gaborone.
   980 # See: Immanuel S. The Namibian. 2017-02-23.
   988 # See: Immanuel S. The Namibian. 2017-02-23.
   981 # http://www.namibian.com.na/51480/read/Time-change-divides-lawmakers
   989 # https://www.namibian.com.na/51480/read/Time-change-divides-lawmakers
       
   990 
       
   991 # From Steffen Thorsen (2017-08-09):
       
   992 # Namibia is going to change their time zone to what is now their DST:
       
   993 # https://www.newera.com.na/2017/02/23/namibias-winter-time-might-be-repealed/
       
   994 # This video is from the government decision:
       
   995 # https://www.nbc.na/news/na-passes-namibia-time-bill-repealing-1994-namibia-time-act.8665
       
   996 # We have made the assumption so far that they will change their time zone at
       
   997 # the same time they would normally start DST, the first Sunday in September:
       
   998 # https://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/namibia-new-time-zone.html
   982 
   999 
   983 # RULE	NAME	FROM	TO	TYPE	IN	ON	AT	SAVE	LETTER/S
  1000 # RULE	NAME	FROM	TO	TYPE	IN	ON	AT	SAVE	LETTER/S
   984 Rule	Namibia	1994	max	-	Sep	Sun>=1	2:00	1:00	S
  1001 Rule	Namibia	1994	only	-	Mar	21	0:00	0	-
   985 Rule	Namibia	1995	max	-	Apr	Sun>=1	2:00	0	-
  1002 Rule	Namibia	1994	2016	-	Sep	Sun>=1	2:00	1:00	S
       
  1003 Rule	Namibia	1995	2017	-	Apr	Sun>=1	2:00	0	-
   986 # Zone	NAME		GMTOFF	RULES	FORMAT	[UNTIL]
  1004 # Zone	NAME		GMTOFF	RULES	FORMAT	[UNTIL]
   987 Zone	Africa/Windhoek	1:08:24 -	LMT	1892 Feb 8
  1005 Zone	Africa/Windhoek	1:08:24 -	LMT	1892 Feb 8
   988 			1:30	-	+0130	1903 Mar
  1006 			1:30	-	+0130	1903 Mar
   989 			2:00	-	SAST	1942 Sep 20  2:00
  1007 			2:00	-	SAST	1942 Sep 20  2:00
   990 			2:00	1:00	SAST	1943 Mar 21  2:00
  1008 			2:00	1:00	SAST	1943 Mar 21  2:00
   991 			2:00	-	SAST	1990 Mar 21 # independence
  1009 			2:00	-	SAST	1990 Mar 21 # independence
   992 			2:00	-	CAT	1994 Apr  3
  1010 			2:00	-	CAT	1994 Mar 21  0:00
   993 			1:00	Namibia	WA%sT
  1011 			1:00	Namibia	WA%sT	2017 Sep  3  2:00
       
  1012 			2:00	-	CAT
   994 
  1013 
   995 # Niger
  1014 # Niger
   996 # See Africa/Lagos.
  1015 # See Africa/Lagos.
   997 
  1016 
   998 # Nigeria
  1017 # Nigeria
  1075 # Marion and Prince Edward Is
  1094 # Marion and Prince Edward Is
  1076 # scientific station since 1947
  1095 # scientific station since 1947
  1077 # no information
  1096 # no information
  1078 
  1097 
  1079 # Sudan
  1098 # Sudan
  1080 #
  1099 
  1081 # From <http://www.sunanews.net/sn13jane.html>
  1100 # From <http://www.sunanews.net/sn13jane.html>
  1082 # Sudan News Agency (2000-01-13),
  1101 # Sudan News Agency (2000-01-13),
  1083 # also reported by Michaël De Beukelaer-Dossche via Steffen Thorsen:
  1102 # also reported by Michaël De Beukelaer-Dossche via Steffen Thorsen:
  1084 # Clocks will be moved ahead for 60 minutes all over the Sudan as of noon
  1103 # Clocks will be moved ahead for 60 minutes all over the Sudan as of noon
  1085 # Saturday....  This was announced Thursday by Caretaker State Minister for
  1104 # Saturday....  This was announced Thursday by Caretaker State Minister for
  1086 # Manpower Abdul-Rahman Nur-Eddin.
  1105 # Manpower Abdul-Rahman Nur-Eddin.
  1087 #
  1106 
       
  1107 # From Ahmed Atyya, National Telecommunications Corp. (NTC), Sudan (2017-10-17):
       
  1108 # ... the Republic of Sudan is going to change the time zone from (GMT+3:00)
       
  1109 # to (GMT+ 2:00) starting from Wednesday 1 November 2017.
       
  1110 #
       
  1111 # From Paul Eggert (2017-10-18):
       
  1112 # A scanned copy (in Arabic) of Cabinet Resolution No. 352 for the
       
  1113 # year 2017 can be found as an attachment in email today from Yahia
       
  1114 # Abdalla of NTC, archived at:
       
  1115 # https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/tz/2017-October/025333.html
       
  1116 
  1088 # Rule	NAME	FROM	TO	TYPE	IN	ON	AT	SAVE	LETTER/S
  1117 # Rule	NAME	FROM	TO	TYPE	IN	ON	AT	SAVE	LETTER/S
  1089 Rule	Sudan	1970	only	-	May	 1	0:00	1:00	S
  1118 Rule	Sudan	1970	only	-	May	 1	0:00	1:00	S
  1090 Rule	Sudan	1970	1985	-	Oct	15	0:00	0	-
  1119 Rule	Sudan	1970	1985	-	Oct	15	0:00	0	-
  1091 Rule	Sudan	1971	only	-	Apr	30	0:00	1:00	S
  1120 Rule	Sudan	1971	only	-	Apr	30	0:00	1:00	S
  1092 Rule	Sudan	1972	1985	-	Apr	lastSun	0:00	1:00	S
  1121 Rule	Sudan	1972	1985	-	Apr	lastSun	0:00	1:00	S
  1093 # Zone	NAME		GMTOFF	RULES	FORMAT	[UNTIL]
  1122 # Zone	NAME		GMTOFF	RULES	FORMAT	[UNTIL]
  1094 Zone	Africa/Khartoum	2:10:08 -	LMT	1931
  1123 Zone	Africa/Khartoum	2:10:08 -	LMT	1931
  1095 			2:00	Sudan	CA%sT	2000 Jan 15 12:00
  1124 			2:00	Sudan	CA%sT	2000 Jan 15 12:00
       
  1125 			3:00	-	EAT	2017 Nov  1
       
  1126 			2:00	-	CAT
       
  1127 
       
  1128 # South Sudan
       
  1129 # Zone	NAME		GMTOFF	RULES	FORMAT	[UNTIL]
       
  1130 Zone	Africa/Juba	2:06:28 -	LMT	1931
       
  1131 			2:00	Sudan	CA%sT	2000 Jan 15 12:00
  1096 			3:00	-	EAT
  1132 			3:00	-	EAT
  1097 
       
  1098 # South Sudan
       
  1099 Link Africa/Khartoum Africa/Juba
       
  1100 
  1133 
  1101 # Swaziland
  1134 # Swaziland
  1102 # See Africa/Johannesburg.
  1135 # See Africa/Johannesburg.
  1103 
  1136 
  1104 # Tanzania
  1137 # Tanzania
  1132 
  1165 
  1133 # From Steffen Thorsen (2009-03-16):
  1166 # From Steffen Thorsen (2009-03-16):
  1134 # According to several news sources, Tunisia will not observe DST this year.
  1167 # According to several news sources, Tunisia will not observe DST this year.
  1135 # (Arabic)
  1168 # (Arabic)
  1136 # http://www.elbashayer.com/?page=viewn&nid=42546
  1169 # http://www.elbashayer.com/?page=viewn&nid=42546
  1137 # http://www.babnet.net/kiwidetail-15295.asp
  1170 # https://www.babnet.net/kiwidetail-15295.asp
  1138 #
  1171 #
  1139 # We have also confirmed this with the US embassy in Tunisia.
  1172 # We have also confirmed this with the US embassy in Tunisia.
  1140 # We have a wrap-up about this on the following page:
  1173 # We have a wrap-up about this on the following page:
  1141 # http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/tunisia-cancels-dst-2009.html
  1174 # https://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/tunisia-cancels-dst-2009.html
  1142 
  1175 
  1143 # From Alexander Krivenyshev (2009-03-17):
  1176 # From Alexander Krivenyshev (2009-03-17):
  1144 # Here is a link to Tunis Afrique Presse News Agency
  1177 # Here is a link to Tunis Afrique Presse News Agency
  1145 #
  1178 #
  1146 # Standard time to be kept the whole year long (tap.info.tn):
  1179 # Standard time to be kept the whole year long (tap.info.tn):