Mar 9, 2025, 2:00 am
| Federal district: | District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | DC |
| Country: | United States |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
Apr 26
Forward 1 hour
Apr 26, 1970 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, April 26, 1970, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 26, 1970, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 26, 1970 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.
Oct 25
Back 1 hour
Oct 25, 1970 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, October 25, 1970, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 25, 1970, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 25, 1970 than the day before. There was more light in the morning and less light in the evening.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
Daylight Saving Time History in District of Columbia
Detailed history for District of Columbia is not available before 1970. Statistics below are based on 1970 onwards.
- District of Columbia first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1970.
- District of Columbia has observed DST for 55 years between 1970 and 2024.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics