Set Daylight Saving Time (DST) on Your CR1000
Twice a year, in many time zones, clocks are moved forward or backward for Daylight Saving Time (DST). Your CR1000 time clock and date stamp can be programmed to automatically adjust for DST.
The “spring forward” date falls on the second Sunday of March, and the “fall back” date is the first Sunday in November. You can program DST settings at any time, but it is recommended to update them before the March change.
If your region observes DST, follow the steps below to set your CR1000 Digital Time Clock and Date Stamp to automatically adjust.
When is Daylight Saving Time?
- Begins: Second Sunday in March at 2:00 AM, clocks move forward to 3:00 AM.
- Ends: First Sunday in November at 2:00 AM, clocks move back to 1:00 AM.
Refer to the DST date table below for exact dates.
DST Date Table
| Year |
Daylight Saving Time Begins at 2:00 AM |
Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2:00 AM |
| 2025 | March 9 | November 2 |
| 2026 | March 8 | November 1 |
| 2027 | March 14 | November 7 |
| 2028 | March 12 | November 5 |
| 2029 | March 11 | November 4 |
| 2030 | March 10 | November 3 |
Button Functions
| Button | Function |
| SELECT | Press SELECT to choose the desired program setting mode. The selected program setting is indicated by the upward pointing arrow on the display. |
| CHANGE | Press CHANGE to cycle through the options. |
| SET | Press SET to set the option. Press the SET button again to return the Time Recorder to the normal operation mode. |
Steps to Set DST on Your CR1000 Time Clock and Date Stamp:
Step 1: Open the Cover and Access Programming Mode
- Unplug the device.
- Remove the cover using the security key.
- Plug the device back in.
- Press SELECT once.
The recorder will change to the program mode. The upward pointing arrow on the display should be positioned under the TIME mark.
Step 2: Enable DST Settings
- Press SELECT until the arrow ▼ is above the “DST” mark.
- Press CHANGE until the option is “3” (Manual).
- Press SET.
Step 3: Set the Start Date
- The arrow ▼ should be above above “DST START” mark. The flashing digit indicates “Year”.
- Press CHANGE to set the year.
- Press SET to confirm.
- Press CHANGE to set the month to “3” (March).
- Press SET to confirm.
- Press CHANGE to set the day (refer to the DST date table).
- Press SET to confirm.
- The “Starting Date” of the display will change from flashing to steady and the arrow ▲ mark will be under “SU”.
Step 4: Set the End Date
- Press SELECT until the ▼ is above the “DST END” mark. The flashing digit indicates “Year”.
- Press CHANGE to set the year.
- Press SET to confirm.
- Press CHANGE to set the month to “11” (November).
- Press SET to confirm.
- Press CHANGE to set the day (refer to the DST date table).
- Press SET to confirm.
- The “Ending Date” of the display will change from flashing to steady and the arrow ▲ mark will be under “SU”.
Step 5: Return to Standard Operating Mode
- Press SET again to return to normal operation.
- Your clock is now ready and DST settings are saved.