Daylight Savings Time Changes in United States 🇺🇸 (1945)
| 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
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30 SEP
30 Sep 1945 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 1945, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 1945, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1945 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 (1945)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Alaska | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Arkansas | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| California | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Colorado | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Connecticut | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Delaware | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| District of Columbia | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Florida | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Georgia | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Hawaii | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Idaho | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Illinois | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Indiana | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Iowa | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Kansas | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Kentucky | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Louisiana | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Maine | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Maryland | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Massachusetts | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Michigan | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Minnesota | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Mississippi | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Missouri | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Montana | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Nebraska | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Nevada | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| New Hampshire | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| New Jersey | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| New Mexico | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| New York | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| North Carolina | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| North Dakota | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Ohio | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Oklahoma | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Oregon | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Pennsylvania | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Rhode Island | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| South Carolina | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| South Dakota | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Tennessee | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Texas | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Utah | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Vermont | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Virginia | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Washington | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| West Virginia | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Wisconsin | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
| Wyoming | - | 30 Sep 1945 |
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 1945?
Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1945 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 1 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, 30 September 1945. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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, 1 states (including Arizona) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in United States?
Following the shift on 30 Sep 1945, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.