Daylight Savings Time Changes in Guam 🇬🇺 (1974)
| 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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24 FEB
24 Feb 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 24 February 1974, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 24 February 1974, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 24 Feb 1974 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Guam (1974)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Agana Heights | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Agat | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Asan | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Barrigada | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Chalan Pago-Ordot | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Dededo | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Hagatna | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Inarajan | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Mangilao | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Merizo Municipality | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Mongmong-Toto-Maite Municipality | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Piti Municipality | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Santa Rita Municipality | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Sinajana Municipality | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Talofofo Municipality | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Tamuning | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Umatac | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Yigo | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
| Yona | - | 24 Feb 1974 |
DST Changes Summary for Guam
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | 1977 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Guam
Does Guam use Daylight Saving Time in 1974?
Yes, Guam observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1974 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, 24 February 1974. 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 24 Feb 1974, 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.