Mar 15, 1992, 12:00 midnight
| Start DST: | Sunday, January 24, 1954 — 1 hour forward |
|---|---|
| End DST: | Saturday, June 5, 1954 — 1 hour backward |
Jan 24
Forward 1 hour
Jan 24, 1954 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, January 24, 1954, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, January 24, 1954, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Jan 24, 1954 than the day before. There was more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Jun 6
Back 1 hour
Jun 6, 1954 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, June 6, 1954, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, June 5, 1954, 11:00:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Jun 6, 1954 than the day before. There was more light in the morning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 — 1953 | DST not observed | |
| 1954 | Sunday, January 24, 12:00 midnight | Sunday, June 6, 12:00 midnight |
| 1955 — 1959 | DST not observed | |
| All times are local for San Jose. | ||