Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (1972)
| 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
16 APR
16 Apr 1972 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 16 April 1972, 03:29 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 16 April 1972, 04:30 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 16 Apr 1972 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
29
After
02
:
30
22 OCT
22 Oct 1972 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 22 October 1972, 03:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 22 October 1972, 02:30 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 22 Oct 1972 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 (1972)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central and Western District | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Eastern | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Islands District | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Kowloon City | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Kwai Tsing | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Kwun Tong | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| North | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Sai Kung District | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Sha Tin | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Sham Shui Po | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Southern | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Tai Po District | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Tsuen Wan District | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Tuen Mun | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Wan Chai | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Wong Tai Sin | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Yau Tsim Mong | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Yuen Long District | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
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 1972?
Yes, Hong Kong observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1972 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, 16 April 1972. 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 16 Apr 1972, 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.