Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (1946)
| Country: | Hong Kong |
| Capital: | Hong Kong |
| Abbreviations: | HK, HKG |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +852 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
20 APR
20 Apr 1946 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 20 April 1946, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 20 April 1946, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 20 Apr 1946 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
04
:
29
After
03
:
30
1 DEC
01 Dec 1946 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 December 1946, 04:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 December 1946, 03:30 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Dec 1946 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Hong Kong (1946)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central and Western District | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Eastern | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Islands District | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Kowloon City | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Kwai Tsing | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Kwun Tong | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| North | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Sai Kung District | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Sha Tin | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Sham Shui Po | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Southern | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Tai Po District | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Tsuen Wan District | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Tuen Mun | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Wan Chai | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Wong Tai Sin | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Yau Tsim Mong | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
| Yuen Long District | 20 Apr 1946 | 01 Dec 1946 |
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 1946?
Yes, Hong Kong observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1946 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 Saturday, 20 April 1946. At 23:59 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 20 Apr 1946, 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.