Sep 2, 1956, 12:00 midnight
In some areas of US Minor Outlying Islands
| Territory: | US Minor Outlying Islands |
|---|---|
| Long Name: | United States Minor Outlying Islands |
| Country: | USA |
| Abbreviations: | UM, UMI |
| Time Zones: | 3 |
Note: Only some parts of US Minor Outlying Islands used DST in 1956.
Jun 3
Forward 1 hour
Jun 3, 1956 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, June 3, 1956, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, June 3, 1956, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Jun 3, 1956 than the day before. There was more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Sep 2
Back 1 hour
Sep 2, 1956 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, September 2, 1956, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, September 1, 1956, 11:00:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Sep 2, 1956 than the day before. There was more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
Which Unincorporated Territories use Daylight Saving Time in 1956
Areas in US Minor Outlying Islands on standard time all of 1956
DST in Locations in US Minor Outlying Islands in 1956 (4 Locations) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Island | No DST | Midway | Jun 3 – Sep 2 | ||
| Howland Island | No DST | Wake Island | No DST | ||
Daylight Saving Time History in US Minor Outlying Islands
- US Minor Outlying Islands last observed Daylight Saving Time in 1956.
- US Minor Outlying Islands has observed DST for 5 years between 1942 and 1956 (DST in at least one location).
- See Worldwide DST Statistics