Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (1956)
| 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
18 MAR
18 Mar 1956 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 18 March 1956, 03:29 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 18 March 1956, 04:30 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 18 Mar 1956 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
29
After
02
:
30
4 NOV
04 Nov 1956 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 04 November 1956, 03:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 04 November 1956, 02:30 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Nov 1956 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 (1956)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central and Western District | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Eastern | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Islands District | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Kowloon City | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Kwai Tsing | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Kwun Tong | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| North | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Sai Kung District | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Sha Tin | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Sham Shui Po | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Southern | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Tai Po District | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Tsuen Wan District | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Tuen Mun | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Wan Chai | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Wong Tai Sin | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Yau Tsim Mong | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Yuen Long District | 18 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
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 |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hong Kong
Does Hong Kong use Daylight Saving Time in 1956?
Yes, Hong Kong observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1956 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, 18 March 1956. 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 18 Mar 1956, 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.