Daylight Savings Time Changes in Guam 🇬🇺 (1969)
| 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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22 JUN
22 Jun 1969 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 22 June 1969, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 22 June 1969, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 22 Jun 1969 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
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After
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00
31 AUG
31 Aug 1969 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 August 1969, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 August 1969, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Aug 1969 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Guam (1969)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Agana Heights | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Agat | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Asan | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Barrigada | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Chalan Pago-Ordot | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Dededo | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Hagatna | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Inarajan | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Mangilao | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Merizo Municipality | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Mongmong-Toto-Maite Municipality | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Piti Municipality | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Santa Rita Municipality | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Sinajana Municipality | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Talofofo Municipality | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Tamuning | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Umatac | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Yigo | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
| Yona | 22 Jun 1969 | 31 Aug 1969 |
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 1969?
Yes, Guam observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1969 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, 22 June 1969. 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 22 Jun 1969, 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.