Sep 2, 1956, 12:00 midnight
In some areas of US Minor Outlying Islands
Note: Only some parts of US Minor Outlying Islands used DST in 1956.
Jun 3
Forward 1 hour
Jun 3, 1956 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, June 3, 1956, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, June 3, 1956, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Jun 3, 1956 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 2
Back 1 hour
Sep 2, 1956 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, September 2, 1956, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, September 1, 1956, 11:00:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Sep 2, 1956 than the day before. There was more light in the morning and less light in the evening.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
Which Unincorporated Territories use Daylight Saving Time in 1956
DST in Locations in US Minor Outlying Islands in 1956 (7 Locations) | |||||
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Baker Island | No DST | Johnston Atoll | No DST | Wake Island | No DST |
Howland Island | No DST | Midway | Jun 3 – Sep 2 | ||
Jarvis Island | Jun 3 – Sep 2 | Palmyra Atoll | No DST |
Daylight Saving Time History in US Minor Outlying Islands
- US Minor Outlying Islands last observed Daylight Saving Time in 1956.
- US Minor Outlying Islands has observed DST for 6 years between 1933 and 1956 (DST in at least one location).
- See Worldwide DST Statistics