Mar 9, 2025, 2:00 am
| Start DST: | Sunday, April 27, 1969 — 1 hour forward |
|---|---|
| End DST: | Sunday, October 26, 1969 — 1 hour backward |
Apr 27
Forward 1 hour
Apr 27, 1969 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, April 27, 1969, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 27, 1969, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 27, 1969 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 26
Back 1 hour
Oct 26, 1969 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, October 26, 1969, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 26, 1969, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 26, 1969 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 in Other Years
DST changes do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
| Year | DST Start (Clock Forward) | DST End (Clock Backward) |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 — 1968 | DST not observed | |
| 1969 | Sunday, April 27, 2:00 am | Sunday, October 26, 2:00 am |
| All times are local for Indianapolis. | ||