Daylight Savings Time Changes in China 🇨🇳 (1947)

Next change:
APR
14
1 hour Forward
14 Apr 1947, 23:59
Country: China
Capital: Beijing
Abbreviations: CN, CHN
IANA Time Zones: 7
Dial Code: +86

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before
23
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59
After
01
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00
14 APR

14 Apr 1947 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 14 April 1947, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 14 April 1947, 01:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 14 Apr 1947 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before
23
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59
After
23
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00
31 OCT

31 Oct 1947 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 31 October 1947, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, 31 October 1947, 23:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 1947 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in China (1947)

ProvinceDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Anhui 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Beijing 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Chongqing 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Fujian 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Gansu 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Guangdong 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Guangxi 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Guizhou 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Hainan 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Hebei 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Heilongjiang 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Henan 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Hubei 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Hunan 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Inner Mongolia 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Jiangsu 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Jiangxi 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Jilin 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Liaoning 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Ningxia 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Qinghai 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Shaanxi 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Shandong 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Shanghai 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Shanxi 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Sichuan 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Tianjin 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Tibet 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Yunnan 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947
Zhejiang 14 Apr 1947 31 Oct 1947

Provinces in China that do not observe Daylight Savings Time

DST Changes Summary for China

Date Year Change Time Details
14 Apr 1991 Forward 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving Start
15 Sep 1991 Back 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving End

Read More About Daylight Savings Time

Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in China

Does China use Daylight Saving Time in 1947?

Yes, China observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1947 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months. Note that this does not apply to the entire country, as 1 provinces do not participate in the change.

When do the clocks change next in China?

The next scheduled time transition in China will take place on Monday, 14 April 1947. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of China follow the same time change schedule?

No. While the majority of China observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 1 provinces (including Xinjiang) stay on standard time year-round.

How will the next transition affect the day in China?

Following the shift on 14 Apr 1947, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.

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