Daylight Savings Time Changes in Guam 🇬🇺 (1961)
| 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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After
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29 JAN
29 Jan 1961 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 January 1961, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 January 1961, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Jan 1961 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Guam (1961)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Agana Heights | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Agat | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Asan | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Barrigada | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Chalan Pago-Ordot | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Dededo | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Hagatna | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Inarajan | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Mangilao | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Merizo Municipality | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Mongmong-Toto-Maite Municipality | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Piti Municipality | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Santa Rita Municipality | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Sinajana Municipality | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Talofofo Municipality | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Tamuning | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Umatac | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Yigo | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
| Yona | - | 29 Jan 1961 |
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 1961?
Yes, Guam observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1961 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 Sunday, 29 January 1961. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of 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 29 Jan 1961, 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.