Oct 1, 1979, 12:00 midnight
| Start DST: | Wednesday, June 1, 1960 — 1 hour forward |
|---|---|
| End DST: | Friday, September 30, 1960 — 1 hour backward |
Jun 1
Forward 1 hour
Jun 1, 1960 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Wednesday, June 1, 1960, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Wednesday, June 1, 1960, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Jun 1, 1960 than the day before. There was more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Oct 1
Back 1 hour
Oct 1, 1960 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Saturday, October 1, 1960, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, September 30, 1960, 11:00:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 1, 1960 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Wednesday, June 1, 12:00 midnight | Saturday, October 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1961 | Thursday, June 1, 12:00 midnight | Sunday, October 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1962 — 1969 | DST not observed | |
| All times are local for Taipei. | ||