Daylight Savings Time Changes in France 🇫🇷 (1942)
| Country: | France |
| Capital: | Paris |
| Abbreviations: | FR, FRA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +33 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
2 NOV
02 Nov 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 02 November 1942, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 02 November 1942, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Nov 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in France (1942)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Brittany | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Centre-Val de Loire | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Corsica | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Grand Est | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Hauts-de-France | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Île-de-France | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Normandy | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Occitanie | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Pays de la Loire | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Provence | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
DST Changes Summary for France
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in France
Does France use Daylight Saving Time in 1942?
Yes, France observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 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.
When do the clocks change next in France?
The next scheduled time transition in France will take place on Monday, 02 November 1942. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of France follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, France follows a single, unified schedule. Every region across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in France?
Following the shift on 02 Nov 1942, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.