Daylight Savings Time Changes in Macao 🇲🇴 (1974)
| Country: | Macao |
| Capital: | Macau |
| Abbreviations: | MO, MAC |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +853 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
03
:
29
After
02
:
30
20 OCT
20 Oct 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 20 October 1974, 03:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 20 October 1974, 02:30 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 20 Oct 1974 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Macao (1974)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Cotai | - | 20 Oct 1974 |
| Nossa Senhora de Fátima | - | 20 Oct 1974 |
| Nossa Senhora do Carmo | - | 20 Oct 1974 |
| Santo António | - | 20 Oct 1974 |
| São Francisco Xavier | - | 20 Oct 1974 |
| São Lázaro | - | 20 Oct 1974 |
| São Lourenço | - | 20 Oct 1974 |
| Sé | - | 20 Oct 1974 |
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 1974?
Yes, Macao observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1974 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, 20 October 1974. At 03:29 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 20 Oct 1974, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.