Daylight Savings Time Changes in United States 🇺🇸 (1942)
| 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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59
After
03
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9 FEB
09 Feb 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 09 February 1942, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 09 February 1942, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 09 Feb 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by States in United States (1942)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Alaska | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Arizona | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Arkansas | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| California | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Colorado | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Connecticut | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Delaware | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| District of Columbia | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Florida | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Georgia | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Hawaii | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Idaho | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Illinois | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Indiana | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Iowa | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Kansas | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Kentucky | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Louisiana | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Maine | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Maryland | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Massachusetts | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Michigan | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Minnesota | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Mississippi | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Missouri | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Montana | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Nebraska | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Nevada | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| New Hampshire | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| New Jersey | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| New Mexico | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| New York | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| North Carolina | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| North Dakota | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Ohio | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Oklahoma | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Oregon | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Pennsylvania | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Rhode Island | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| South Carolina | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| South Dakota | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Tennessee | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Texas | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Utah | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Vermont | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Virginia | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Washington | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| West Virginia | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Wisconsin | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
| Wyoming | 09 Feb 1942 | - |
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 1942?
Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 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 United States?
The next scheduled time transition in United States will take place on Monday, 09 February 1942. 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?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because United States spans 47 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each state.
How will the next transition affect the day in United States?
Following the shift on 09 Feb 1942, 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.