Nov 3, 2024, 2:00 am
State: | Georgia |
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Abbreviation: | GA |
State Capital: | Atlanta |
Country: | United States |
Time Zones: | 1 |
Apr 29
Forward 1 hour
Apr 29, 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, April 29, 1979, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 29, 1979, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 29, 1979 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, 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, October 28, 1979, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 28, 1979, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 28, 1979 than the day before. There was more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
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 55 years between 1970 and 2024.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics