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| Region: | Nelson |
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| Abbreviation: | NSN |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
Nov 3
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Nov 3, 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, November 3, 1974, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, November 3, 1974, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Nov 3, 1974 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.
More info:
Australia & New Zealand Start DST
Daylight Saving Time History in Nelson
Detailed history for Nelson is not available before 1970. Statistics below are based on 1970 onwards.
- Nelson first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1974.
- Nelson has observed DST for 53 years between 1974 and 2026.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics