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Time Change 1972 in Iowa, United States

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State: Iowa
Abbreviation: IA
State Capital: Des Moines
Country: United States
Time Zones: 1
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Apr 30

Forward 1 hour

Apr 30, 1972 - Daylight Saving Time Started

When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, April 30, 1972, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 30, 1972, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 30, 1972 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.

Oct 29

Back 1 hour

Oct 29, 1972 - Daylight Saving Time Ended

When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, October 29, 1972, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 29, 1972, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 29, 1972 than the day before. There was more light in the morning and less light in the evening.

Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.

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Daylight Saving Time History in Iowa

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