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Oct 31
Forward 1 hour
Oct 31, 1971 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, October 31, 1971, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 31, 1971, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Oct 31, 1971 than the day before. There was more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
More info:
Australia & New Zealand Start DST
Daylight Saving Time History in Australian Capital Territory
Detailed history for Australian Capital Territory is not available before 1970. Statistics below are based on 1970 onwards.
- Australian Capital Territory first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1971.
- Australian Capital Territory has observed DST for 54 years between 1971 and 2024.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics