Daylight Savings Time Changes in United States 🇺🇸 (1986)

Next change:
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1 hour Forward
27 Apr 1986, 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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27 APR

27 Apr 1986 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 April 1986, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 April 1986, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Apr 1986 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

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26 OCT

26 Oct 1986 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 1986, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 1986, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 1986 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 (1986)

StateDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Alabama 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Alaska 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Arkansas 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
California 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Colorado 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Connecticut 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Delaware 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
District of Columbia 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Florida 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Georgia 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Idaho 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Illinois 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Iowa 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Kansas 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Kentucky 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Louisiana 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Maine 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Maryland 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Massachusetts 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Michigan 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Minnesota 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Mississippi 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Missouri 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Montana 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Nebraska 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Nevada 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
New Hampshire 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
New Jersey 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
New Mexico 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
New York 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
North Carolina 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
North Dakota 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Ohio 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Oklahoma 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Oregon 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Pennsylvania 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Rhode Island 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
South Carolina 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
South Dakota 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Tennessee 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Texas 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Utah 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Vermont 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Virginia 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Washington 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
West Virginia 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Wisconsin 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986
Wyoming 27 Apr 1986 26 Oct 1986

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 1986?

Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1986 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, 27 April 1986. 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 27 Apr 1986, 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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