Daylight Savings Time Changes in United States 🇺🇸 (2012)
| Country: | United States |
| Capital: | Washington, D.C. |
| Abbreviations: | US, USA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 47 |
| Dial Code: | +1 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
03
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11 MAR
11 Mar 2012 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 11 March 2012, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 11 March 2012, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 11 Mar 2012 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
4 NOV
04 Nov 2012 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 04 November 2012, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 04 November 2012, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Nov 2012 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 (2012)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Alaska | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Arkansas | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| California | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Colorado | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Connecticut | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Delaware | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| District of Columbia | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Florida | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Georgia | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Idaho | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Illinois | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Indiana | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Iowa | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Kansas | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Kentucky | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Louisiana | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Maine | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Maryland | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Massachusetts | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Michigan | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Minnesota | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Mississippi | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Missouri | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Montana | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Nebraska | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Nevada | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| New Hampshire | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| New Jersey | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| New Mexico | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| New York | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| North Carolina | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| North Dakota | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Ohio | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Oklahoma | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Oregon | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Rhode Island | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| South Carolina | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| South Dakota | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Tennessee | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Texas | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Utah | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Vermont | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Virginia | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Washington | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| West Virginia | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Wisconsin | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Wyoming | 11 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
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 2012?
Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2012 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 2 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, 11 March 2012. 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, 2 states (including Arizona, Hawaii) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in United States?
Following the shift on 11 Mar 2012, 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.