Daylight Savings Time Changes in Guam 🇬🇺 (1959)
| Country: | Guam |
| Capital: | Hagatna |
| Abbreviations: | GU, GUM |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | ++1-671 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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27 JUN
27 Jun 1959 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 27 June 1959, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 27 June 1959, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Jun 1959 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Guam (1959)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Agana Heights | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Agat | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Asan | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Barrigada | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Chalan Pago-Ordot | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Dededo | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Hagatna | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Inarajan | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Mangilao | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Merizo Municipality | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Mongmong-Toto-Maite Municipality | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Piti Municipality | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Santa Rita Municipality | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Sinajana Municipality | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Talofofo Municipality | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Tamuning | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Umatac | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Yigo | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
| Yona | 27 Jun 1959 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Guam
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | 1977 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Guam
Does Guam use Daylight Saving Time in 1959?
Yes, Guam observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1959 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 Guam?
The next scheduled time transition in Guam will take place on Saturday, 27 June 1959. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Guam follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Guam 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 Guam?
Following the shift on 27 Jun 1959, 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.