Daylight Savings Time Changes in United States 🇺🇸 (1987)

Next change:
APR
5
1 hour Forward
05 Apr 1987, 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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5 APR

05 Apr 1987 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 05 April 1987, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 05 April 1987, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 05 Apr 1987 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

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25 OCT

25 Oct 1987 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 October 1987, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 October 1987, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 1987 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 (1987)

StateDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Alabama 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Alaska 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Arkansas 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
California 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Colorado 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Connecticut 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Delaware 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
District of Columbia 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Florida 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Georgia 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Idaho 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Illinois 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Iowa 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Kansas 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Kentucky 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Louisiana 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Maine 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Maryland 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Massachusetts 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Michigan 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Minnesota 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Mississippi 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Missouri 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Montana 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Nebraska 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Nevada 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
New Hampshire 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
New Jersey 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
New Mexico 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
New York 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
North Carolina 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
North Dakota 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Ohio 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Oklahoma 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Oregon 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Pennsylvania 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Rhode Island 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
South Carolina 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
South Dakota 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Tennessee 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Texas 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Utah 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Vermont 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Virginia 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Washington 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
West Virginia 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Wisconsin 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987
Wyoming 05 Apr 1987 25 Oct 1987

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 1987?

Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1987 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, 05 April 1987. 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 05 Apr 1987, 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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