Last change: 1990
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| Country: | Philippines |
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| Long Name: | Republic of the Philippines |
| Abbreviations: | PH, PHL |
| Capital: | Manila |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +63 |
Dec 16
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Dec 16, 1941 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Tuesday, December 16, 1941, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, December 16, 1941, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Dec 16, 1941 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.
Did the Philippines Ever Use DST?
Although the Philippines currently does not change its clocks for Daylight Saving Time (DST), there have been several short periods when DST was used in the country: in 1936-1937, in 1954, in 1978, and in 1990.
Daylight Saving Time History in Philippines
- Philippines last observed Daylight Saving Time in 1990.
- Philippines has observed DST for 8 years between 1936 and 1990.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics