Daylight Savings Time Changes in Macao 🇲🇴 (1946)
| Country: | Macao |
| Capital: | Macau |
| Abbreviations: | MO, MAC |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +853 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
22
:
59
After
00
:
00
30 APR
30 Apr 1946 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 30 April 1946, 22:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 30 April 1946, 00:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Apr 1946 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1946 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 30 September 1946, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 30 September 1946, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1946 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Macao (1946)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Cotai | 30 Apr 1946 | 30 Sep 1946 |
| Nossa Senhora de Fátima | 30 Apr 1946 | 30 Sep 1946 |
| Nossa Senhora do Carmo | 30 Apr 1946 | 30 Sep 1946 |
| Santo António | 30 Apr 1946 | 30 Sep 1946 |
| São Francisco Xavier | 30 Apr 1946 | 30 Sep 1946 |
| São Lázaro | 30 Apr 1946 | 30 Sep 1946 |
| São Lourenço | 30 Apr 1946 | 30 Sep 1946 |
| Sé | 30 Apr 1946 | 30 Sep 1946 |
DST Changes Summary for Macao
| 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 Macao
Does Macao use Daylight Saving Time in 1946?
Yes, Macao observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1946 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 Macao?
The next scheduled time transition in Macao will take place on Tuesday, 30 April 1946. At 22:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Macao follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Macao 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 Macao?
Following the shift on 30 Apr 1946, 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.