When is the next time change in Hong Kong?

The next clock change in Hong Kong will be on Sunday, 20 October 1974. At 03:29 local time, clocks will turn backward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Hong Kong?

After the clocks change on 20 Oct 1974, there will be more light in the morning. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (1974)

Q: Does Hong Kong use Daylight Saving Time in 1974?

Hong Kong observes Daylight Saving Time in 1974. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Hong Kong follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	Hong Kong
Capital:	Hong Kong
Abbreviations:	HK, HKG
IANA Time Zones:	2
Dial Code:	+852

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

20 OCT

20 Oct 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 20 October 1974, 03:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 20 October 1974, 02:30 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 20 Oct 1974 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Hong Kong (1974)

Region	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Central and Western District	-	20 Oct 1974
Eastern	-	20 Oct 1974
Islands District	-	20 Oct 1974
Kowloon City	-	20 Oct 1974
Kwai Tsing	-	20 Oct 1974
Kwun Tong	-	20 Oct 1974
North	-	20 Oct 1974
Sai Kung District	-	20 Oct 1974
Sha Tin	-	20 Oct 1974
Sham Shui Po	-	20 Oct 1974
Southern	-	20 Oct 1974
Tai Po District	-	20 Oct 1974
Tsuen Wan District	-	20 Oct 1974
Tuen Mun	-	20 Oct 1974
Wan Chai	-	20 Oct 1974
Wong Tai Sin	-	20 Oct 1974
Yau Tsim Mong	-	20 Oct 1974
Yuen Long District	-	20 Oct 1974

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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Does Hong Kong use Daylight Saving Time in 1974?

Yes, Hong Kong observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1974 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, 20 October 1974. 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 20 Oct 1974, 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.