Oct 26, 2024, 2:00 am
| Start DST: | Sunday, July 7, 1974 — 1 hour forward |
|---|---|
| End DST: | Saturday, October 12, 1974 — 1 hour backward |
Jul 7
Forward 1 hour
Jul 7, 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, July 7, 1974, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, July 7, 1974, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Jul 7, 1974 than the day before. There was more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Oct 13
Back 1 hour
Oct 13, 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, October 13, 1974, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, October 12, 1974, 11:00:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 13, 1974 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 — 1973 | DST not observed | |
| 1974 | Sunday, July 7, 12:00 midnight | Sunday, October 13, 12:00 midnight |
| 1975 | Sunday, April 20, 12:00 midnight | Sunday, August 31, 12:00 midnight |
| 1976 — 1979 | DST not observed | |
| All times are local for Gaza. | ||