Oct 2, 2022, 2:00 am
| Territory: | Australian Capital Territory |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | ACT |
| Territorial Capital: | Canberra |
| Country: | Australia |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
Apr 6
Back 1 hour
Apr 6, 2008 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, April 6, 2008, 3:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 6, 2008, 2:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Apr 6, 2008 than the day before. There was more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
More info:
Confusion over Daylight Saving Time in Australia and New Zealand
Australia & New Zealand Start DST
Oct 5
Forward 1 hour
Oct 5, 2008 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Oct 5, 2008 than the day before. There was more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
More info:
South Australia Extends Daylight Saving in 2008–2009
Australia & New Zealand Start DST
Daylight Saving Time History in Australian Capital Territory
Detailed history for Australian Capital Territory is not available before 1970. Statistics below are based on 1970 onwards.
- Australian Capital Territory first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1971.
- Australian Capital Territory has observed DST for 52 years between 1971 and 2022.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics