Oct 27, 2024, 12:00 midnight
| Start DST: | Sunday, April 30, 1978 — 1 hour forward |
|---|---|
| End DST: | Friday, September 29, 1978 — 1 hour backward |
Apr 30
Forward 1 hour
Apr 30, 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, April 30, 1978, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 30, 1978, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 30, 1978 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.
Sep 30
Back 1 hour
Sep 30, 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Saturday, September 30, 1978, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, September 29, 1978, 11:00:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Sep 30, 1978 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 in Other Years
DST changes do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
| Year | DST Start (Clock Forward) | DST End (Clock Backward) |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 — 1971 | DST not observed | |
| 1972 | Thursday, June 22, 12:00 midnight | Sunday, October 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1973 | Tuesday, May 1, 12:00 midnight | Monday, October 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1974 | Wednesday, May 1, 12:00 midnight | Tuesday, October 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1975 | Thursday, May 1, 12:00 midnight | Wednesday, October 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1976 | Saturday, May 1, 12:00 midnight | Friday, October 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1977 | Sunday, May 1, 12:00 midnight | Saturday, October 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1978 | Sunday, April 30, 12:00 midnight | Saturday, September 30, 12:00 midnight |
| 1979 | DST not observed | |
| All times are local for Beirut. | ||