Oct 21, 1979, 3:30 am
Apr 13
Forward 1 hour
Apr 13, 1947 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, April 13, 1947, 3:30:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 13, 1947, 4:30:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 13, 1947 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.
Nov 30
Back 1 hour
Nov 30, 1947 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, November 30, 1947, 4:30:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, November 30, 1947, 3:30:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Nov 30, 1947 than the day before. There was more light in the morning and less light in the evening.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
Daylight Saving Time History in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong last observed Daylight Saving Time in 1979.
- Hong Kong has observed DST for 33 years between 1941 and 1979.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics