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| Start DST: | Saturday, June 15, 1940 — 1 hour forward |
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Jun 15, 1940 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Saturday, June 15, 1940, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, June 15, 1940, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Jun 15, 1940 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.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 — 1939 | DST not observed | |
| 1940 | Saturday, June 15, 12:00 midnight | No DST End |
| 1941 | DST observed all year | |
| 1942 | No DST Start | Monday, November 2, 3:00 am |
| 1943 | Monday, March 29, 2:00 am | Monday, October 4, 3:00 am |
| 1944 | Sunday, April 2, 2:00 am | Sunday, September 17, 3:00 am |
| 1945 | Monday, April 2, 2:00 am | Saturday, September 15, 1:00 am |
| 1946 | Sunday, March 17, 2:00 am | Sunday, October 6, 3:00 am |
| 1947 | Sunday, March 16, 12:00 midnight | Sunday, October 5, 1:00 am |
| 1948 | Sunday, February 29, 2:00 am | Sunday, October 3, 3:00 am |
| 1949 | DST not observed | |
| All times are local for Valletta. | ||