Daylight Savings Time Changes in Macao 🇲🇴 (1956)
| 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
17 MAR
17 Mar 1956 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 17 March 1956, 22:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 17 March 1956, 00:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 17 Mar 1956 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
29
After
02
:
30
4 NOV
04 Nov 1956 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 04 November 1956, 03:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 04 November 1956, 02:30 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Nov 1956 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Macao (1956)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Cotai | 17 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Nossa Senhora de Fátima | 17 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Nossa Senhora do Carmo | 17 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Santo António | 17 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| São Francisco Xavier | 17 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| São Lázaro | 17 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| São Lourenço | 17 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
| Sé | 17 Mar 1956 | 04 Nov 1956 |
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 |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Macao
Does Macao use Daylight Saving Time in 1956?
Yes, Macao observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1956 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 Saturday, 17 March 1956. 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 17 Mar 1956, 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.