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Time Change 1973 in Alabama, United States

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State: Alabama
Abbreviation: AL
State Capital: Montgomery
Country: United States
Time Zones: 2
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Apr 29

Forward 1 hour

Apr 29, 1973 - Daylight Saving Time Started

When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, April 29, 1973, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 29, 1973, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 29, 1973 than the day before. There was more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.

Oct 28

Back 1 hour

Oct 28, 1973 - Daylight Saving Time Ended

When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, October 28, 1973, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 28, 1973, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 28, 1973 than the day before. There was more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.

Other years: 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 2024

Daylight Saving Time History in Alabama

Detailed history for Alabama is not available before 1970. Statistics below are based on 1970 onwards.