Sep 2, 1956, 12:00 midnight
| Start DST: | Sunday, June 3, 1956 — 1 hour forward |
|---|---|
| End DST: | Saturday, September 1, 1956 — 1 hour backward |
Jun 3
Forward 1 hour
Jun 3, 1956 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, June 3, 1956, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, June 3, 1956, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Jun 3, 1956 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?
Sep 2
Back 1 hour
Sep 2, 1956 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, September 2, 1956, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, September 1, 1956, 11:00:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Sep 2, 1956 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?
Other years: 1956 |
Daylight Saving Time in Other Years
DST changes do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
| Year | DST Start (Clock Forward) | DST End (Clock Backward) |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 — 1955 | DST not observed | |
| 1956 | Sunday, June 3, 12:00 midnight | Sunday, September 2, 12:00 midnight |
| 1957 — 1959 | DST not observed | |
| All times are local for Midway. | ||