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Time Change 1976 in Pennsylvania, United States

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State: Pennsylvania
Abbreviation: PA
State Capital: Harrisburg
Country: United States
Time Zones: 1
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Apr 25

Forward 1 hour

Apr 25, 1976 - Daylight Saving Time Started

When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, April 25, 1976, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 25, 1976, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 25, 1976 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.

Oct 31

Back 1 hour

Oct 31, 1976 - Daylight Saving Time Ended

When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, October 31, 1976, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 31, 1976, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 31, 1976 than the day before. There was more light in the morning and less light in the evening.

Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.

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Daylight Saving Time History in Pennsylvania

Detailed history for Pennsylvania is not available before 1970. Statistics below are based on 1970 onwards.