Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (1973)
| 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
02
:
30
21 OCT
21 Oct 1973 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 21 October 1973, 03:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 21 October 1973, 02:30 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 21 Oct 1973 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
03
:
29
After
04
:
30
30 DEC
30 Dec 1973 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 December 1973, 03:29 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 December 1973, 04:30 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Dec 1973 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Hong Kong (1973)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central and Western District | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Eastern | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Islands District | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Kowloon City | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Kwai Tsing | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Kwun Tong | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| North | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Sai Kung District | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Sha Tin | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Sham Shui Po | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Southern | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Tai Po District | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Tsuen Wan District | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Tuen Mun | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Wan Chai | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Wong Tai Sin | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Yau Tsim Mong | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
| Yuen Long District | 30 Dec 1973 | 21 Oct 1973 |
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 1973?
Yes, Hong Kong observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1973 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, 21 October 1973. At 03:29 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 21 Oct 1973, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.