Daylight Savings Time Changes in United States 🇺🇸 (1985)

Next change:
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1 hour Forward
28 Apr 1985, 01:59
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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28 APR

28 Apr 1985 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 April 1985, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 April 1985, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Apr 1985 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

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27 OCT

27 Oct 1985 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 October 1985, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 October 1985, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Oct 1985 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 (1985)

StateDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Alabama 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Alaska 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Arkansas 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
California 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Colorado 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Connecticut 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Delaware 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
District of Columbia 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Florida 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Georgia 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Idaho 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Illinois 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Iowa 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Kansas 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Kentucky 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Louisiana 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Maine 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Maryland 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Massachusetts 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Michigan 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Minnesota 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Mississippi 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Missouri 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Montana 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Nebraska 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Nevada 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
New Hampshire 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
New Jersey 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
New Mexico 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
New York 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
North Carolina 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
North Dakota 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Ohio 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Oklahoma 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Oregon 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Pennsylvania 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Rhode Island 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
South Carolina 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
South Dakota 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Tennessee 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Texas 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Utah 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Vermont 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Virginia 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Washington 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
West Virginia 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Wisconsin 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985
Wyoming 28 Apr 1985 27 Oct 1985

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

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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in United States

Does United States use Daylight Saving Time in 1985?

Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1985 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, 28 April 1985. 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 28 Apr 1985, 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.

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