Daylight Savings Time Changes in United States 🇺🇸 (1929)
| Country: | United States |
| Capital: | Washington, D.C. |
| Abbreviations: | US, USA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 47 |
| Dial Code: | +1 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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28 APR
28 Apr 1929 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 April 1929, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 April 1929, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Apr 1929 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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After
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29 SEP
29 Sep 1929 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 September 1929, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 September 1929, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Sep 1929 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by States in United States (1929)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Arkansas | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Connecticut | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Delaware | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| District of Columbia | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Florida | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Georgia | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Illinois | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Iowa | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Kansas | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Kentucky | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Louisiana | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Maine | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Maryland | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Massachusetts | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Minnesota | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Mississippi | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Missouri | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Nebraska | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| New Hampshire | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| New Jersey | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| New York | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| North Carolina | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| North Dakota | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Ohio | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Oklahoma | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Pennsylvania | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Rhode Island | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| South Carolina | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| South Dakota | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Tennessee | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Texas | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Vermont | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Virginia | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| West Virginia | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
| Wisconsin | 28 Apr 1929 | 29 Sep 1929 |
States in United States that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
DST Changes Summary for United States
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 02 Nov | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 08 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 01 Nov | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 14 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 07 Nov | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 12 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 05 Nov | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 11 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 04 Nov | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 10 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 03 Nov | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in United States
Does United States use Daylight Saving Time in 1929?
Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1929 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.
Note that this does not apply to the entire country, as 15 states do not participate in the change.
When do the clocks change next in United States?
The next scheduled time transition in United States will take place on Sunday, 28 April 1929. 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 United States follow the same time change schedule?
No. While the majority of United States observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 15 states (including Alaska, Arizona and others) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in United States?
Following the shift on 28 Apr 1929, 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.