Mar 15, 1992, 12:00 midnight
| Start DST: | Sunday, February 25, 1979 — 1 hour forward |
|---|---|
| End DST: | Saturday, June 2, 1979 — 1 hour backward |
Feb 25
Forward 1 hour
Feb 25, 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, February 25, 1979, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, February 25, 1979, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Feb 25, 1979 than the day before. There was more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Jun 3
Back 1 hour
Jun 3, 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, June 3, 1979, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, June 2, 1979, 11:00:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Jun 3, 1979 than the day before. There was more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
Daylight Saving Time in Other Years
DST changes do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
| Year | DST Start (Clock Forward) | DST End (Clock Backward) |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 — 1978 | DST not observed | |
| 1979 | Sunday, February 25, 12:00 midnight | Sunday, June 3, 12:00 midnight |
| All times are local for San Jose. | ||