Oct 29, 1967, 2:00 am
| Start DST: | Saturday, April 1, 1944 — 1 hour forward |
|---|---|
| End DST: | Saturday, September 30, 1944 — 1 hour backward |
Apr 1
Forward 1 hour
Apr 1, 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Saturday, April 1, 1944, 12:01:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, April 1, 1944, 1:01:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 1, 1944 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?
Oct 1
Back 1 hour
Oct 1, 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, October 1, 1944, 12:01:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, September 30, 1944, 11:01:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 1, 1944 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?
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 — 1941 | DST not observed | |
| 1942 | Monday, February 9, 2:00 am | No DST End |
| 1943 | No DST Start | Saturday, January 1, 12:01 am |
| 1944 | Saturday, April 1, 12:01 am | Sunday, October 1, 12:01 am |
| 1945 — 1949 | DST not observed | |
| All times are local for Phoenix. | ||