Daylight Savings Time Changes in South Korea 🇰🇷 (1959)
| Country: | South Korea |
| Capital: | Seoul |
| Abbreviations: | KR, KOR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +82 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
2 MAY
02 May 1959 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 02 May 1959, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 02 May 1959, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 May 1959 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
19 SEP
19 Sep 1959 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 19 September 1959, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 19 September 1959, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 19 Sep 1959 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in South Korea (1959)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Busan | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Chungcheongnam-do | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Daegu | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Daejeon | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Gangwon-do | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Gwangju | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Gyeonggi-do | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Gyeongsangbuk-do | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Incheon | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Jeju-do | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Jeollabuk-do | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Jeollanam-do | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| North Chungcheong | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Sejong-si | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Seoul | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
| Ulsan | 02 May 1959 | 19 Sep 1959 |
DST Changes Summary for South Korea
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May | 1988 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 09 Oct | 1988 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in South Korea
Does South Korea use Daylight Saving Time in 1959?
Yes, South Korea observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1959 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 South Korea?
The next scheduled time transition in South Korea will take place on Saturday, 02 May 1959. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of South Korea follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because South Korea spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each province.
How will the next transition affect the day in South Korea?
Following the shift on 02 May 1959, 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.