Oct 26, 2024, 2:00 am
| Start DST: | Sunday, April 20, 1975 — 1 hour forward |
|---|---|
| End DST: | Saturday, August 30, 1975 — 1 hour backward |
Apr 20
Forward 1 hour
Apr 20, 1975 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, April 20, 1975, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 20, 1975, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 20, 1975 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.
Aug 31
Back 1 hour
Aug 31, 1975 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, August 31, 1975, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, August 30, 1975, 11:00:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Aug 31, 1975 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 — 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. | ||