Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (1959)
| 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
22 MAR
22 Mar 1959 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 22 March 1959, 03:29 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 22 March 1959, 04:30 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 22 Mar 1959 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
29
After
02
:
30
1 NOV
01 Nov 1959 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 November 1959, 03:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 November 1959, 02:30 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Nov 1959 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 (1959)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central and Western District | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Eastern | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Islands District | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Kowloon City | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Kwai Tsing | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Kwun Tong | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| North | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Sai Kung District | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Sha Tin | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Sham Shui Po | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Southern | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Tai Po District | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Tsuen Wan District | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Tuen Mun | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Wan Chai | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Wong Tai Sin | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Yau Tsim Mong | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
| Yuen Long District | 22 Mar 1959 | 01 Nov 1959 |
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 1959?
Yes, Hong Kong observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1959 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, 22 March 1959. 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 22 Mar 1959, 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.