Nov 3, 2024, 2:00 am
In most of Nova Scotia
Note: Only some parts of Nova Scotia used DST in 1970.
Apr 26
Forward 1 hour
Apr 26, 1970 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, April 26, 1970, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 26, 1970, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 26, 1970 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 25
Back 1 hour
Oct 25, 1970 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, October 25, 1970, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 25, 1970, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 25, 1970 than the day before. There was more light in the morning and less light in the evening.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
DST in Locations in Nova Scotia in 1970 (15 Locations) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis County | Apr 26 – Oct 25 | Glace Bay | No DST | MD of Lunenburg | Apr 26 – Oct 25 |
| Cape Breton Regional Municipality | No DST | Greenwood | Apr 26 – Oct 25 | Pictou | Apr 26 – Oct 25 |
| Chezzetcook | Apr 26 – Oct 25 | Halifax | Apr 26 – Oct 25 | Sheet Harbour | Apr 26 – Oct 25 |
| Cumberland County | Apr 26 – Oct 25 | Kentville | Apr 26 – Oct 25 | Truro | Apr 26 – Oct 25 |
| East Hants | Apr 26 – Oct 25 | Kings County | Apr 26 – Oct 25 | Yarmouth County | Apr 26 – Oct 25 |
Daylight Saving Time History in Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1916.
- Nova Scotia has observed DST for 103 years between 1916 and 2024 (DST in at least one location).
- Previous time with no Daylight Saving Time was 1961.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics