Daylight Savings Time Changes in United States 🇺🇸 (1998)

Next change:
APR
5
1 hour Forward
05 Apr 1998, 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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After
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5 APR

05 Apr 1998 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 05 April 1998, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 05 April 1998, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 05 Apr 1998 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before
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After
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25 OCT

25 Oct 1998 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 October 1998, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 October 1998, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 1998 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 (1998)

StateDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Alabama 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Alaska 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Arkansas 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
California 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Colorado 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Connecticut 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Delaware 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
District of Columbia 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Florida 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Georgia 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Idaho 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Illinois 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Iowa 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Kansas 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Kentucky 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Louisiana 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Maine 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Maryland 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Massachusetts 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Michigan 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Minnesota 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Mississippi 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Missouri 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Montana 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Nebraska 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Nevada 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
New Hampshire 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
New Jersey 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
New Mexico 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
New York 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
North Carolina 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
North Dakota 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Ohio 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Oklahoma 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Oregon 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Pennsylvania 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Rhode Island 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
South Carolina 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
South Dakota 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Tennessee 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Texas 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Utah 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Vermont 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Virginia 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Washington 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
West Virginia 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Wisconsin 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998
Wyoming 05 Apr 1998 25 Oct 1998

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 1998?

Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1998 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 1998. 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 1998, 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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