Oct 27, 2024, 4:00 am
| Start DST: | Tuesday, July 1, 1952 — 1 hour forward |
|---|---|
| End DST: | Saturday, November 1, 1952 — 1 hour backward |
Jul 1
Forward 1 hour
Jul 1, 1952 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Tuesday, July 1, 1952, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, July 1, 1952, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Jul 1, 1952 than the day before. There was more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Nov 2
Back 1 hour
Nov 2, 1952 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, November 2, 1952, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, November 1, 1952, 11:00:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Nov 2, 1952 than the day before. There was more light in the morning and less light in the evening.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 — 1951 | DST not observed | |
| 1952 | Tuesday, July 1, 12:00 midnight | Sunday, November 2, 12:00 midnight |
| 1953 — 1959 | DST not observed | |
| All times are local for Athens. | ||