Daylight Savings Time Changes in Northern Mariana Islands 🇲🇵 (1973)
| Country: | Northern Mariana Islands |
| Capital: | Saipan |
| Abbreviations: | MP, MNP |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | ++1-670 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
03
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00
16 DEC
16 Dec 1973 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 16 December 1973, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 16 December 1973, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 16 Dec 1973 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Northern Mariana Islands (1973)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Islands | 16 Dec 1973 | - |
| Rota | 16 Dec 1973 | - |
| Saipan | 16 Dec 1973 | - |
| Tinian | 16 Dec 1973 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Northern Mariana Islands
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | 1977 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Northern Mariana Islands
Does Northern Mariana Islands use Daylight Saving Time in 1973?
Yes, Northern Mariana Islands observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1973 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 Northern Mariana Islands?
The next scheduled time transition in Northern Mariana Islands will take place on Sunday, 16 December 1973. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Northern Mariana Islands follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Northern Mariana Islands 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 Northern Mariana Islands?
Following the shift on 16 Dec 1973, 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.