Daylight Savings Time Changes in Macao 🇲🇴 (1961)
| Country: | Macao |
| Capital: | Macau |
| Abbreviations: | MO, MAC |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +853 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
03
:
29
After
04
:
30
19 MAR
19 Mar 1961 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 19 March 1961, 03:29 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 19 March 1961, 04:30 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 19 Mar 1961 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
29
After
02
:
30
5 NOV
05 Nov 1961 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 05 November 1961, 03:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 05 November 1961, 02:30 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 05 Nov 1961 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Macao (1961)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Cotai | 19 Mar 1961 | 05 Nov 1961 |
| Nossa Senhora de Fátima | 19 Mar 1961 | 05 Nov 1961 |
| Nossa Senhora do Carmo | 19 Mar 1961 | 05 Nov 1961 |
| Santo António | 19 Mar 1961 | 05 Nov 1961 |
| São Francisco Xavier | 19 Mar 1961 | 05 Nov 1961 |
| São Lázaro | 19 Mar 1961 | 05 Nov 1961 |
| São Lourenço | 19 Mar 1961 | 05 Nov 1961 |
| Sé | 19 Mar 1961 | 05 Nov 1961 |
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 1961?
Yes, Macao observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1961 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 Sunday, 19 March 1961. 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 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 19 Mar 1961, 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.