Oct 27, 2024, 4:00 am
| Start DST: | Saturday, April 12, 1975 — 1 hour forward |
|---|---|
| End DST: | Wednesday, November 26, 1975 — 1 hour backward |
Apr 12
Forward 1 hour
Apr 12, 1975 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Saturday, April 12, 1975, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, April 12, 1975, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 12, 1975 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 26
Back 1 hour
Nov 26, 1975 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Wednesday, November 26, 1975, 1:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Wednesday, November 26, 1975, 12:00:00 midnight local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Nov 26, 1975 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 — 1974 | DST not observed | |
| 1975 | Saturday, April 12, 12:00 midnight | Wednesday, November 26, 1:00 am |
| 1976 | Sunday, April 11, 2:00 am | Sunday, October 10, 3:00 am |
| 1977 | Sunday, April 3, 2:00 am | Monday, September 26, 3:00 am |
| 1978 | Sunday, April 2, 2:00 am | Sunday, September 24, 4:00 am |
| 1979 | Sunday, April 1, 9:00 am | Saturday, September 29, 2:00 am |
| All times are local for Athens. | ||