When is the next time change in Hong Kong?

The next clock change in Hong Kong will be on Sunday, 13 May 1979. At 03:29 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

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

After the clocks change on 13 May 1979, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (1979)

Q: Does Hong Kong use Daylight Saving Time in 1979?

Hong Kong observes Daylight Saving Time in 1979. 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

13 MAY

13 May 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 13 May 1979, 03:29 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 13 May 1979, 04:30 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 13 May 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

21 OCT

21 Oct 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 21 October 1979, 03:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 21 October 1979, 02:30 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 21 Oct 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Hong Kong (1979)

Region	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Central and Western District	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Eastern	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Islands District	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Kowloon City	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Kwai Tsing	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Kwun Tong	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
North	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Sai Kung District	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Sha Tin	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Sham Shui Po	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Southern	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Tai Po District	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Tsuen Wan District	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Tuen Mun	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Wan Chai	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Wong Tai Sin	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Yau Tsim Mong	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979
Yuen Long District	13 May 1979	21 Oct 1979

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 1979?

Yes, Hong Kong observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1979 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, 13 May 1979. 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 13 May 1979, 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.