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Time Change 1979 in Ireland

Next change:
Mar
31
1 hour Forward

Mar 31, 2024, 1:00 am

Country: Ireland
Abbreviations: IE, IRL
Capital: Dublin
Time Zones: 1
Dial Code: +353

Mar 18

Forward 1 hour

Mar 18, 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Started

When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, March 18, 1979, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, March 18, 1979, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Mar 18, 1979 than the day before. There was more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.

Oct 28

Back 1 hour

Oct 28, 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ended

When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, October 28, 1979, 3:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 28, 1979, 2:00:00 am local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 28, 1979 than the day before. There was more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.

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Daylight Saving Time History in Ireland