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Time Change 1979 in Minnesota, United States

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State: Minnesota
Abbreviation: MN
State Capital: St. Paul
Country: United States
Time Zones: 1
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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 and less light in the morning.

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 and less light in the evening.

Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.

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Daylight Saving Time History in Minnesota

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