Daylight Savings Time Changes in Macao 🇲🇴 (1972)
| 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
16 APR
16 Apr 1972 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 16 April 1972, 03:29 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 16 April 1972, 04:30 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 16 Apr 1972 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
29
After
02
:
30
22 OCT
22 Oct 1972 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 22 October 1972, 03:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 22 October 1972, 02:30 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 22 Oct 1972 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Macao (1972)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Cotai | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Nossa Senhora de Fátima | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Nossa Senhora do Carmo | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Santo António | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| São Francisco Xavier | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| São Lázaro | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| São Lourenço | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
| Sé | 16 Apr 1972 | 22 Oct 1972 |
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 1972?
Yes, Macao observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1972 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, 16 April 1972. 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 16 Apr 1972, 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.