Mar 9, 2025, 2:00 am
| State: | North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | NC |
| State Capital: | Raleigh |
| Country: | United States |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
Apr 25
Forward 1 hour
Apr 25, 1971 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, April 25, 1971, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 25, 1971, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 25, 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.
Oct 31
Back 1 hour
Oct 31, 1971 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, October 31, 1971, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 31, 1971, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 31, 1971 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 North Carolina
Detailed history for North Carolina is not available before 1970. Statistics below are based on 1970 onwards.
- North Carolina first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1970.
- North Carolina has observed DST for 55 years between 1970 and 2024.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics