Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (1971)
| 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 APR
18 Apr 1971 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 18 April 1971, 03:29 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 18 April 1971, 04:30 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 18 Apr 1971 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
29
After
02
:
30
17 OCT
17 Oct 1971 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 17 October 1971, 03:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 17 October 1971, 02:30 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 17 Oct 1971 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 (1971)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central and Western District | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Eastern | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Islands District | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Kowloon City | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Kwai Tsing | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Kwun Tong | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| North | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Sai Kung District | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Sha Tin | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Sham Shui Po | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Southern | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Tai Po District | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Tsuen Wan District | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Tuen Mun | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Wan Chai | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Wong Tai Sin | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Yau Tsim Mong | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
| Yuen Long District | 18 Apr 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 |
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 1971?
Yes, Hong Kong observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1971 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 April 1971. 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 Apr 1971, 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.