Nov 5, 2023, 2:00 am
| State: | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | GA |
| State Capital: | Atlanta |
| Country: | United States |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
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.
More info:
Spring DST: The Ultimate Monday?
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.
More info:
Spring DST: The Ultimate Monday?
Daylight Saving Time History in Georgia
Detailed history for Georgia is not available before 1970. Statistics below are based on 1970 onwards.
- Georgia first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1970.
- Georgia has observed DST for 54 years between 1970 and 2023.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics