Daylight Savings Time Changes in United States 🇺🇸 (1944)
| 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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1 APR
01 Apr 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 01 April 1944, 00:00 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 01 April 1944, 01:01 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Apr 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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1 OCT
01 Oct 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 October 1944, 00:00 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 October 1944, 23:01 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Oct 1944 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 (1944)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
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| Arizona | 01 Apr 1944 | 01 Oct 1944 |
States in United States that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
DST Changes Summary for United States
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | 1967 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 1967 | 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 1944?
Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1944 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 50 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 Saturday, 01 April 1944. At 00:00 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, 50 states (including Alabama, Alaska and others) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in United States?
Following the shift on 01 Apr 1944, 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.