Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (1948)
| Country: | Hong Kong |
| Capital: | Hong Kong |
| Abbreviations: | HK, HKG |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +852 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
03
:
29
After
04
:
30
2 MAY
02 May 1948 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 May 1948, 03:29 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 May 1948, 04:30 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 May 1948 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
04
:
29
After
03
:
30
31 OCT
31 Oct 1948 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 October 1948, 04:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 October 1948, 03:30 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 1948 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 (1948)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central and Western District | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Eastern | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Islands District | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Kowloon City | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Kwai Tsing | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Kwun Tong | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| North | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Sai Kung District | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Sha Tin | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Sham Shui Po | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Southern | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Tai Po District | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Tsuen Wan District | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Tuen Mun | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Wan Chai | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Wong Tai Sin | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Yau Tsim Mong | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
| Yuen Long District | 02 May 1948 | 31 Oct 1948 |
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 1948?
Yes, Hong Kong observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1948 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, 02 May 1948. At 03:29 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 02 May 1948, 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.