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Time Change 1971 in Massachusetts, United States

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State: Massachusetts
Abbreviation: MA
State Capital: Boston
Country: United States
Time Zones: 1
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Apr 25

Forward 1 hour

Apr 25, 1971 - Daylight Saving Time Started

When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, April 25, 1971, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 25, 1971, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 25, 1971 than the day before. There was more light in the evening.

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

Oct 31

Back 1 hour

Oct 31, 1971 - Daylight Saving Time Ended

When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, October 31, 1971, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 31, 1971, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 31, 1971 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 | 2024

Daylight Saving Time History in Massachusetts

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