Daylight Savings Time Changes in United States 🇺🇸 (1981)
| Country: | United States |
| Capital: | Washington, D.C. |
| Abbreviations: | US, USA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 47 |
| Dial Code: | +1 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
26 APR
26 Apr 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 April 1981, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 April 1981, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Apr 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
25 OCT
25 Oct 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 October 1981, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 October 1981, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 1981 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 (1981)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Alaska | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Arkansas | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| California | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Colorado | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Connecticut | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Delaware | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| District of Columbia | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Florida | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Georgia | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Idaho | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Illinois | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Iowa | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Kansas | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Kentucky | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Louisiana | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Maine | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Maryland | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Massachusetts | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Michigan | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Minnesota | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Mississippi | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Missouri | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Montana | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Nebraska | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Nevada | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| New Hampshire | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| New Jersey | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| New Mexico | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| New York | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| North Carolina | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| North Dakota | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Ohio | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Oklahoma | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Oregon | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Pennsylvania | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Rhode Island | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| South Carolina | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| South Dakota | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Tennessee | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Texas | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Utah | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Vermont | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Virginia | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Washington | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| West Virginia | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Wisconsin | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
| Wyoming | 26 Apr 1981 | 25 Oct 1981 |
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 1981?
Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1981 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 3 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, 26 April 1981. 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, 3 states (including Arizona, Hawaii and others) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in United States?
Following the shift on 26 Apr 1981, 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.