When is the next time change in Macao?

The next clock change in Macao will be on Sunday, 18 April 1976. At 03:29 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Macao?

After the clocks change on 18 Apr 1976, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Macao 🇲🇴 (1976)

Q: Does Macao use Daylight Saving Time in 1976?

Macao observes Daylight Saving Time in 1976. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Macao follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	Macao
Capital:	Macau
Abbreviations:	MO, MAC
IANA Time Zones:	2
Dial Code:	+853

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

18 APR

18 Apr 1976 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 18 April 1976, 03:29 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 18 April 1976, 04:30 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 18 Apr 1976 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

17 OCT

17 Oct 1976 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 17 October 1976, 03:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 17 October 1976, 02:30 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 17 Oct 1976 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Macao (1976)

Region	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Cotai	18 Apr 1976	17 Oct 1976
Nossa Senhora de Fátima	18 Apr 1976	17 Oct 1976
Nossa Senhora do Carmo	18 Apr 1976	17 Oct 1976
Santo António	18 Apr 1976	17 Oct 1976
São Francisco Xavier	18 Apr 1976	17 Oct 1976
São Lázaro	18 Apr 1976	17 Oct 1976
São Lourenço	18 Apr 1976	17 Oct 1976
Sé	18 Apr 1976	17 Oct 1976

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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Does Macao use Daylight Saving Time in 1976?

Yes, Macao observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1976 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, 18 April 1976. 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 18 Apr 1976, 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.