Daylight Saving Time Correction

What is Daylight Saving Time?

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clock forward by one hour during summer months to make better use of natural daylight.

DST Correction in Bazi Calculation

In Bazi (Four Pillars) calculation, if the birth time falls within DST period, the local time needs to be reduced by one hour to convert to standard time for chart calculation.

Important Notes

• Birth during DST without correction will result in incorrect hour pillar
• Software should automatically identify and handle DST correction