Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (1941)
| Country: | Hong Kong |
| Capital: | Hong Kong |
| Abbreviations: | HK, HKG |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +852 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
04
:
00
15 JUN
15 Jun 1941 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 15 June 1941, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 15 June 1941, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 15 Jun 1941 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Hong Kong (1941)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central and Western District | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Eastern | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Islands District | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Kowloon City | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Kwai Tsing | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Kwun Tong | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| North | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Sai Kung District | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Sha Tin | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Sham Shui Po | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Southern | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Tai Po District | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Tsuen Wan District | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Tuen Mun | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Wan Chai | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Wong Tai Sin | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Yau Tsim Mong | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
| Yuen Long District | 15 Jun 1941 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Hong Kong
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | 1979 | Forward 1 hour | 03:29 ➜ 04:30 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 21 Oct | 1979 | Back 1 hour | 03:29 ➜ 02:30 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hong Kong
Does Hong Kong use Daylight Saving Time in 1941?
Yes, Hong Kong observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1941 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 Hong Kong?
The next scheduled time transition in Hong Kong will take place on Sunday, 15 June 1941. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Hong Kong follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Hong Kong spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.
How will the next transition affect the day in Hong Kong?
Following the shift on 15 Jun 1941, 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.