Mar 9, 2025, 2:00 am
| State: | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | PA |
| State Capital: | Harrisburg |
| Country: | United States |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
Apr 30
Forward 1 hour
Apr 30, 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, April 30, 1978, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 30, 1978, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 30, 1978 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 29
Back 1 hour
Oct 29, 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, October 29, 1978, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 29, 1978, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 29, 1978 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 Pennsylvania
Detailed history for Pennsylvania is not available before 1970. Statistics below are based on 1970 onwards.
- Pennsylvania first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1970.
- Pennsylvania has observed DST for 55 years between 1970 and 2024.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics