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    58 #	William Willett, The Waste of Daylight, 19th edition
    58 #	William Willett, The Waste of Daylight, 19th edition
    59 #	<http://cs.ucla.edu/~eggert/The-Waste-of-Daylight-19th.pdf>
    59 #	<http://cs.ucla.edu/~eggert/The-Waste-of-Daylight-19th.pdf>
    60 #	[PDF] (1914-03)
    60 #	[PDF] (1914-03)
    61 #
    61 #
    62 #	Milne J. Civil time. Geogr J. 1899 Feb;13(2):173-94
    62 #	Milne J. Civil time. Geogr J. 1899 Feb;13(2):173-94
    63 #	<http://www.jstor.org/stable/1774359>.  He writes:
    63 #	<https://www.jstor.org/stable/1774359>.  He writes:
    64 #	"It is requested that corrections and additions to these tables
    64 #	"It is requested that corrections and additions to these tables
    65 #	may be sent to Mr. John Milne, Royal Geographical Society,
    65 #	may be sent to Mr. John Milne, Royal Geographical Society,
    66 #	Savile Row, London."  Nowadays please email them to tz@iana.org.
    66 #	Savile Row, London."  Nowadays please email them to tz@iana.org.
    67 #
    67 #
    68 #	Byalokoz EL. New Counting of Time in Russia since July 1, 1919.
    68 #	Byalokoz EL. New Counting of Time in Russia since July 1, 1919.
    69 #	This Russian-language source was consulted by Vladimir Karpinsky; see
    69 #	This Russian-language source was consulted by Vladimir Karpinsky; see
    70 #	http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/tz/2014-August/021320.html
    70 #	https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/tz/2014-August/021320.html
    71 #	The full Russian citation is:
    71 #	The full Russian citation is:
    72 #	Бялокоз, Евгений Людвигович. Новый счет времени в течении суток
    72 #	Бялокоз, Евгений Людвигович. Новый счет времени в течении суток
    73 #	введенный декретом Совета народных комиссаров для всей России с 1-го
    73 #	введенный декретом Совета народных комиссаров для всей России с 1-го
    74 #	июля 1919 г. / Изд. 2-е Междуведомственной комиссии. - Петроград:
    74 #	июля 1919 г. / Изд. 2-е Междуведомственной комиссии. - Петроград:
    75 #	Десятая гос. тип., 1919.
    75 #	Десятая гос. тип., 1919.
   208 # between 160 and 170 hours more daylight leisure, to a war which
   208 # between 160 and 170 hours more daylight leisure, to a war which
   209 # plunged Europe into darkness for four years, and shook the
   209 # plunged Europe into darkness for four years, and shook the
   210 # foundations of civilization throughout the world.
   210 # foundations of civilization throughout the world.
   211 #	-- "A Silent Toast to William Willett", Pictorial Weekly;
   211 #	-- "A Silent Toast to William Willett", Pictorial Weekly;
   212 #	republished in Finest Hour (Spring 2002) 1(114):26
   212 #	republished in Finest Hour (Spring 2002) 1(114):26
   213 #	http://www.winstonchurchill.org/images/finesthour/Vol.01%20No.114.pdf
   213 #	https://www.winstonchurchill.org/publications/finest-hour/finest-hour-114/a-silent-toast-to-william-willett-by-winston-s-churchill
   214 
   214 
   215 # From Paul Eggert (2015-08-08):
   215 # From Paul Eggert (2015-08-08):
   216 # The OED Supplement says that the English originally said "Daylight Saving"
   216 # The OED Supplement says that the English originally said "Daylight Saving"
   217 # when they were debating the adoption of DST in 1908; but by 1916 this
   217 # when they were debating the adoption of DST in 1908; but by 1916 this
   218 # term appears only in quotes taken from DST's opponents, whereas the
   218 # term appears only in quotes taken from DST's opponents, whereas the
   246 # On 18th April 1941, Sir Stephen Tallents of the BBC wrote to Sir
   246 # On 18th April 1941, Sir Stephen Tallents of the BBC wrote to Sir
   247 # Alexander Maxwell of the Home Office asking whether there was any
   247 # Alexander Maxwell of the Home Office asking whether there was any
   248 # official designation; the reply of the 21st was that there wasn't
   248 # official designation; the reply of the 21st was that there wasn't
   249 # but he couldn't think of anything better than the "Double British
   249 # but he couldn't think of anything better than the "Double British
   250 # Summer Time" that the BBC had been using informally.
   250 # Summer Time" that the BBC had been using informally.
   251 # http://www.polyomino.org.uk/british-time/bbc-19410418.png
   251 # https://www.polyomino.org.uk/british-time/bbc-19410418.png
   252 # http://www.polyomino.org.uk/british-time/ho-19410421.png
   252 # https://www.polyomino.org.uk/british-time/ho-19410421.png
   253 
   253 
   254 # From Sir Alexander Maxwell in the above-mentioned letter (1941-04-21):
   254 # From Sir Alexander Maxwell in the above-mentioned letter (1941-04-21):
   255 # [N]o official designation has as far as I know been adopted for the time
   255 # [N]o official designation has as far as I know been adopted for the time
   256 # which is to be introduced in May....
   256 # which is to be introduced in May....
   257 # I cannot think of anything better than "Double British Summer Time"
   257 # I cannot think of anything better than "Double British Summer Time"
   264 
   264 
   265 # Peter Ilieve (1998-04-19) described at length
   265 # Peter Ilieve (1998-04-19) described at length
   266 # the history of summer time legislation in the United Kingdom.
   266 # the history of summer time legislation in the United Kingdom.
   267 # Since 1998 Joseph S. Myers has been updating
   267 # Since 1998 Joseph S. Myers has been updating
   268 # and extending this list, which can be found in
   268 # and extending this list, which can be found in
   269 # http://www.polyomino.org.uk/british-time/
   269 # https://www.polyomino.org.uk/british-time/
   270 
   270 
   271 # From Joseph S. Myers (1998-01-06):
   271 # From Joseph S. Myers (1998-01-06):
   272 #
   272 #
   273 # The legal time in the UK outside of summer time is definitely GMT, not UTC;
   273 # The legal time in the UK outside of summer time is definitely GMT, not UTC;
   274 # see Lord Tanlaw's speech
   274 # see Lord Tanlaw's speech
   275 # http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld199798/ldhansrd/vo970611/text/70611-10.htm#70611-10_head0
   275 # https://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld199798/ldhansrd/vo970611/text/70611-10.htm#70611-10_head0
   276 # (Lords Hansard 11 June 1997 columns 964 to 976).
   276 # (Lords Hansard 11 June 1997 columns 964 to 976).
   277 
   277 
   278 # From Paul Eggert (2006-03-22):
   278 # From Paul Eggert (2006-03-22):
   279 #
   279 #
   280 # For lack of other data, follow Shanks & Pottenger for Eire in 1940-1948.
   280 # For lack of other data, follow Shanks & Pottenger for Eire in 1940-1948.
   316 # was among various actions undertaken by the 'English' government that
   316 # was among various actions undertaken by the 'English' government that
   317 # would 'put the whole country into the SF (Sinn Féin) camp'.  She claimed
   317 # would 'put the whole country into the SF (Sinn Féin) camp'.  She claimed
   318 # Irish 'public feeling (was) outraged by forcing of English time on us'."
   318 # Irish 'public feeling (was) outraged by forcing of English time on us'."
   319 # -- Parsons M. Dublin lost its time zone - and 25 minutes - after 1916 Rising.
   319 # -- Parsons M. Dublin lost its time zone - and 25 minutes - after 1916 Rising.
   320 # Irish Times 2014-10-27.
   320 # Irish Times 2014-10-27.
   321 # http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/dublin-lost-its-time-zone-and-25-minutes-after-1916-rising-1.1977411
   321 # https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/dublin-lost-its-time-zone-and-25-minutes-after-1916-rising-1.1977411
   322 
   322 
   323 # From Joseph S. Myers (2005-01-26):
   323 # From Joseph S. Myers (2005-01-26):
   324 # Irish laws are available online at <http://www.irishstatutebook.ie>.
   324 # Irish laws are available online at <http://www.irishstatutebook.ie>.
   325 # These include various relating to legal time, for example:
   325 # These include various relating to legal time, for example:
   326 #
   326 #
   368 # which gives force to European Union 7th Council Directive No. 94/21/EC.
   368 # which gives force to European Union 7th Council Directive No. 94/21/EC.
   369 # Under this directive, the Minister for Justice in Ireland makes appropriate
   369 # Under this directive, the Minister for Justice in Ireland makes appropriate
   370 # regulations. I spoke this morning with the Secretary of the Department of
   370 # regulations. I spoke this morning with the Secretary of the Department of
   371 # Justice (tel +353 1 678 9711) who confirmed to me that the correct name is
   371 # Justice (tel +353 1 678 9711) who confirmed to me that the correct name is
   372 # "Irish Summer Time", abbreviated to "IST".
   372 # "Irish Summer Time", abbreviated to "IST".
       
   373 
       
   374 # Michael Deckers (2017-06-01) gave the following URLs for Ireland's
       
   375 # Summer Time Act, 1925 and Summer Time Orders, 1926 and 1947:
       
   376 # http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1925/act/8/enacted/en/print.html
       
   377 # http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1926/sro/919/made/en/print.html
       
   378 # http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1947/sro/71/made/en/print.html
   373 
   379 
   374 # Rule	NAME	FROM	TO	TYPE	IN	ON	AT	SAVE	LETTER/S
   380 # Rule	NAME	FROM	TO	TYPE	IN	ON	AT	SAVE	LETTER/S
   375 # Summer Time Act, 1916
   381 # Summer Time Act, 1916
   376 Rule	GB-Eire	1916	only	-	May	21	2:00s	1:00	BST
   382 Rule	GB-Eire	1916	only	-	May	21	2:00s	1:00	BST
   377 Rule	GB-Eire	1916	only	-	Oct	 1	2:00s	0	GMT
   383 Rule	GB-Eire	1916	only	-	Oct	 1	2:00s	0	GMT
   493 Link	Europe/London	Europe/Guernsey
   499 Link	Europe/London	Europe/Guernsey
   494 Link	Europe/London	Europe/Isle_of_Man
   500 Link	Europe/London	Europe/Isle_of_Man
   495 
   501 
   496 # Zone	NAME		GMTOFF	RULES	FORMAT	[UNTIL]
   502 # Zone	NAME		GMTOFF	RULES	FORMAT	[UNTIL]
   497 Zone	Europe/Dublin	-0:25:00 -	LMT	1880 Aug  2
   503 Zone	Europe/Dublin	-0:25:00 -	LMT	1880 Aug  2
   498 			-0:25:21 -	DMT	1916 May 21  2:00 # Dublin MT
   504 			-0:25:21 -	DMT	1916 May 21  2:00s # Dublin MT
   499 			-0:25:21 1:00	IST	1916 Oct  1  2:00s
   505 			-0:25:21 1:00	IST	1916 Oct  1  2:00s
   500 			 0:00	GB-Eire	%s	1921 Dec  6 # independence
   506 			 0:00	GB-Eire	%s	1921 Dec  6 # independence
   501 			 0:00	GB-Eire	GMT/IST	1940 Feb 25  2:00
   507 			 0:00	GB-Eire	GMT/IST	1940 Feb 25  2:00s
   502 			 0:00	1:00	IST	1946 Oct  6  2:00
   508 			 0:00	1:00	IST	1946 Oct  6  2:00s
   503 			 0:00	-	GMT	1947 Mar 16  2:00
   509 			 0:00	-	GMT	1947 Mar 16  2:00s
   504 			 0:00	1:00	IST	1947 Nov  2  2:00
   510 			 0:00	1:00	IST	1947 Nov  2  2:00s
   505 			 0:00	-	GMT	1948 Apr 18  2:00
   511 			 0:00	-	GMT	1948 Apr 18  2:00s
   506 			 0:00	GB-Eire	GMT/IST	1968 Oct 27
   512 			 0:00	GB-Eire	GMT/IST	1968 Oct 27
   507 			 1:00	-	IST	1971 Oct 31  2:00u
   513 			 1:00	-	IST	1971 Oct 31  2:00u
   508 			 0:00	GB-Eire	GMT/IST	1996
   514 			 0:00	GB-Eire	GMT/IST	1996
   509 			 0:00	EU	GMT/IST
   515 			 0:00	EU	GMT/IST
   510 
   516 
   646 # Wikipedia and other sources refer to the Act of the Council of
   652 # Wikipedia and other sources refer to the Act of the Council of
   647 # Ministers of the USSR from 1988-01-04 No. 5 and the Act of the
   653 # Ministers of the USSR from 1988-01-04 No. 5 and the Act of the
   648 # Council of Ministers of the USSR from 1989-03-14 No. 227.
   654 # Council of Ministers of the USSR from 1989-03-14 No. 227.
   649 #
   655 #
   650 # I did not find full texts of these acts.  For the 1989 one we have
   656 # I did not find full texts of these acts.  For the 1989 one we have
   651 # title at http://base.garant.ru/70754136/ :
   657 # title at https://base.garant.ru/70754136/ :
   652 # "About change in calculation of time on the territories of
   658 # "About change in calculation of time on the territories of
   653 # Lithuanian SSR, Latvian SSR and Estonian SSR, Astrakhan,
   659 # Lithuanian SSR, Latvian SSR and Estonian SSR, Astrakhan,
   654 # Kaliningrad, Kirov, Kuybyshev, Ulyanovsk and Uralsk oblasts".
   660 # Kaliningrad, Kirov, Kuybyshev, Ulyanovsk and Uralsk oblasts".
   655 # And http://astrozet.net/files/Zones/DOC/RU/1980-925.txt appears to
   661 # And http://astrozet.net/files/Zones/DOC/RU/1980-925.txt appears to
   656 # contain quotes from both acts: Since last Sunday of March 1988 rules
   662 # contain quotes from both acts: Since last Sunday of March 1988 rules
   677 #
   683 #
   678 # Medvedev signed a law "On the Calculation of Time" (in russian):
   684 # Medvedev signed a law "On the Calculation of Time" (in russian):
   679 # http://bmockbe.ru/events/?ID=7583
   685 # http://bmockbe.ru/events/?ID=7583
   680 #
   686 #
   681 # Medvedev signed a law on the calculation of the time (in russian):
   687 # Medvedev signed a law on the calculation of the time (in russian):
   682 # http://www.regnum.ru/news/polit/1413906.html
   688 # https://www.regnum.ru/news/polit/1413906.html
   683 
   689 
   684 # From Arthur David Olson (2011-06-15):
   690 # From Arthur David Olson (2011-06-15):
   685 # Take "abolishing daylight saving time" to mean that time is now considered
   691 # Take "abolishing daylight saving time" to mean that time is now considered
   686 # to be standard.
   692 # to be standard.
   687 
   693 
   804 # GMT+3 without DST (was GMT+2 with DST).
   810 # GMT+3 without DST (was GMT+2 with DST).
   805 #
   811 #
   806 # Sources (Russian language):
   812 # Sources (Russian language):
   807 # http://www.belta.by/ru/all_news/society/V-Belarusi-otmenjaetsja-perexod-na-sezonnoe-vremja_i_572952.html
   813 # http://www.belta.by/ru/all_news/society/V-Belarusi-otmenjaetsja-perexod-na-sezonnoe-vremja_i_572952.html
   808 # http://naviny.by/rubrics/society/2011/09/16/ic_articles_116_175144/
   814 # http://naviny.by/rubrics/society/2011/09/16/ic_articles_116_175144/
   809 # http://news.tut.by/society/250578.html
   815 # https://news.tut.by/society/250578.html
   810 #
   816 #
   811 # From Alexander Bokovoy (2014-10-09):
   817 # From Alexander Bokovoy (2014-10-09):
   812 # Belarussian government decided against changing to winter time....
   818 # Belarussian government decided against changing to winter time....
   813 # http://eng.belta.by/all_news/society/Belarus-decides-against-adjusting-time-in-Russias-wake_i_76335.html
   819 # http://eng.belta.by/all_news/society/Belarus-decides-against-adjusting-time-in-Russias-wake_i_76335.html
   814 #
   820 #
  1125 #
  1131 #
  1126 # I also asked [my relative] whether they use any standard abbreviation
  1132 # I also asked [my relative] whether they use any standard abbreviation
  1127 # for their standard and summer times. He says no, they use "suveaeg"
  1133 # for their standard and summer times. He says no, they use "suveaeg"
  1128 # (summer time) and "talveaeg" (winter time).
  1134 # (summer time) and "talveaeg" (winter time).
  1129 
  1135 
  1130 # From The Baltic Times <http://www.baltictimes.com/> (1999-09-09)
  1136 # From The Baltic Times <https://www.baltictimes.com/> (1999-09-09)
  1131 # via Steffen Thorsen:
  1137 # via Steffen Thorsen:
  1132 # This year will mark the last time Estonia shifts to summer time,
  1138 # This year will mark the last time Estonia shifts to summer time,
  1133 # a council of the ruling coalition announced Sept. 6....
  1139 # a council of the ruling coalition announced Sept. 6....
  1134 # But what this could mean for Estonia's chances of joining the European
  1140 # But what this could mean for Estonia's chances of joining the European
  1135 # Union are still unclear.  In 1994, the EU declared summer time compulsory
  1141 # Union are still unclear.  In 1994, the EU declared summer time compulsory
  1177 # according to the central European standards.
  1183 # according to the central European standards.
  1178 #
  1184 #
  1179 # This is documented in Heikki Oja: Aikakirja 2007, published by The Almanac
  1185 # This is documented in Heikki Oja: Aikakirja 2007, published by The Almanac
  1180 # Office of University of Helsinki, ISBN 952-10-3221-9, available online (in
  1186 # Office of University of Helsinki, ISBN 952-10-3221-9, available online (in
  1181 # Finnish) at
  1187 # Finnish) at
  1182 # http://almanakka.helsinki.fi/aikakirja/Aikakirja2007kokonaan.pdf
  1188 # https://almanakka.helsinki.fi/aikakirja/Aikakirja2007kokonaan.pdf
  1183 #
  1189 #
  1184 # Page 105 (56 in PDF version) has a handy table of all past daylight savings
  1190 # Page 105 (56 in PDF version) has a handy table of all past daylight savings
  1185 # transitions. It is easy enough to interpret without Finnish skills.
  1191 # transitions. It is easy enough to interpret without Finnish skills.
  1186 #
  1192 #
  1187 # This is also confirmed by Finnish Broadcasting Company's archive at:
  1193 # This is also confirmed by Finnish Broadcasting Company's archive at:
  1190 # The news clip from 1981 says that "the time between 2 and 3 o'clock does not
  1196 # The news clip from 1981 says that "the time between 2 and 3 o'clock does not
  1191 # exist tonight."
  1197 # exist tonight."
  1192 
  1198 
  1193 # From Konstantin Hyppönen (2014-06-13):
  1199 # From Konstantin Hyppönen (2014-06-13):
  1194 # [Heikki Oja's book Aikakirja 2013]
  1200 # [Heikki Oja's book Aikakirja 2013]
  1195 # http://almanakka.helsinki.fi/images/aikakirja/Aikakirja2013kokonaan.pdf
  1201 # https://almanakka.helsinki.fi/images/aikakirja/Aikakirja2013kokonaan.pdf
  1196 # pages 104-105, including a scan from a newspaper published on Apr 2 1942
  1202 # pages 104-105, including a scan from a newspaper published on Apr 2 1942
  1197 # say that ... [o]n Apr 2 1942, 24 o'clock (which means Apr 3 1942,
  1203 # say that ... [o]n Apr 2 1942, 24 o'clock (which means Apr 3 1942,
  1198 # 00:00), clocks were moved one hour forward. The newspaper
  1204 # 00:00), clocks were moved one hour forward. The newspaper
  1199 # mentions "on the night from Thursday to Friday"....
  1205 # mentions "on the night from Thursday to Friday"....
  1200 # On Oct 4 1942, clocks were moved at 1:00 one hour backwards.
  1206 # On Oct 4 1942, clocks were moved at 1:00 one hour backwards.
  1320 # Bundesanstalt contains DST information back to 1916.
  1326 # Bundesanstalt contains DST information back to 1916.
  1321 # [See tz-link.htm for the URL.]
  1327 # [See tz-link.htm for the URL.]
  1322 
  1328 
  1323 # From Jörg Schilling (2002-10-23):
  1329 # From Jörg Schilling (2002-10-23):
  1324 # In 1945, Berlin was switched to Moscow Summer time (GMT+4) by
  1330 # In 1945, Berlin was switched to Moscow Summer time (GMT+4) by
  1325 # http://www.dhm.de/lemo/html/biografien/BersarinNikolai/
  1331 # https://www.dhm.de/lemo/html/biografien/BersarinNikolai/
  1326 # General [Nikolai] Bersarin.
  1332 # General [Nikolai] Bersarin.
  1327 
  1333 
  1328 # From Paul Eggert (2003-03-08):
  1334 # From Paul Eggert (2003-03-08):
  1329 # http://www.parlament-berlin.de/pds-fraktion.nsf/727459127c8b66ee8525662300459099/defc77cb784f180ac1256c2b0030274b/$FILE/bersarint.pdf
  1335 # http://www.parlament-berlin.de/pds-fraktion.nsf/727459127c8b66ee8525662300459099/defc77cb784f180ac1256c2b0030274b/$FILE/bersarint.pdf
  1330 # says that Bersarin issued an order to use Moscow time on May 20.
  1336 # says that Bersarin issued an order to use Moscow time on May 20.
  1545 # Starting at hour three on the date 1944-09-17 standard time will be resumed.
  1551 # Starting at hour three on the date 1944-09-17 standard time will be resumed.
  1546 #
  1552 #
  1547 # From Paul Eggert (2016-10-27):
  1553 # From Paul Eggert (2016-10-27):
  1548 # Go with INRiM for DST rules, except as corrected by Inglis for 1944
  1554 # Go with INRiM for DST rules, except as corrected by Inglis for 1944
  1549 # for the Kingdom of Italy.  This is consistent with Renzo Baldini.
  1555 # for the Kingdom of Italy.  This is consistent with Renzo Baldini.
  1550 # Model Rome's occupation by using using C-Eur rules from 1943-09-10
  1556 # Model Rome's occupation by using C-Eur rules from 1943-09-10
  1551 # to 1944-06-04; although Rome was an open city during this period, it
  1557 # to 1944-06-04; although Rome was an open city during this period, it
  1552 # was effectively controlled by Germany.
  1558 # was effectively controlled by Germany.
  1553 #
  1559 #
  1554 # Rule	NAME	FROM	TO	TYPE	IN	ON	AT	SAVE	LETTER/S
  1560 # Rule	NAME	FROM	TO	TYPE	IN	ON	AT	SAVE	LETTER/S
  1555 Rule	Italy	1916	only	-	Jun	 3	24:00	1:00	S
  1561 Rule	Italy	1916	only	-	Jun	 3	24:00	1:00	S
  1860 # As of today, Transnistria (Pridnestrovie)- Tiraspol reversed its own
  1866 # As of today, Transnistria (Pridnestrovie)- Tiraspol reversed its own
  1861 # decision to abolish DST this winter.
  1867 # decision to abolish DST this winter.
  1862 # Following Moldova and neighboring Ukraine- Transnistria (Pridnestrovie)-
  1868 # Following Moldova and neighboring Ukraine- Transnistria (Pridnestrovie)-
  1863 # Tiraspol will go back to winter time on October 30, 2011.
  1869 # Tiraspol will go back to winter time on October 30, 2011.
  1864 # News from Moldova (in russian):
  1870 # News from Moldova (in russian):
  1865 # http://ru.publika.md/link_317061.html
  1871 # https://ru.publika.md/link_317061.html
  1866 
  1872 
  1867 # From Roman Tudos (2015-07-02):
  1873 # From Roman Tudos (2015-07-02):
  1868 # http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=355077
  1874 # http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=355077
  1869 # From Paul Eggert (2015-07-01):
  1875 # From Paul Eggert (2015-07-01):
  1870 # The abovementioned official link to IGO1445-868/2014 states that
  1876 # The abovementioned official link to IGO1445-868/2014 states that
  1871 # 2014-10-26's fallback transition occurred at 03:00 local time.  Also,
  1877 # 2014-10-26's fallback transition occurred at 03:00 local time.  Also,
  1872 # http://www.trm.md/en/social/la-30-martie-vom-trece-la-ora-de-vara
  1878 # https://www.trm.md/en/social/la-30-martie-vom-trece-la-ora-de-vara
  1873 # says the 2014-03-30 spring-forward transition was at 02:00 local time.
  1879 # says the 2014-03-30 spring-forward transition was at 02:00 local time.
  1874 # Guess that since 1997 Moldova has switched one hour before the EU.
  1880 # Guess that since 1997 Moldova has switched one hour before the EU.
  1875 
  1881 
  1876 # Rule	NAME	FROM	TO	TYPE	IN	ON	AT	SAVE	LETTER/S
  1882 # Rule	NAME	FROM	TO	TYPE	IN	ON	AT	SAVE	LETTER/S
  1877 Rule	Moldova	1997	max	-	Mar	lastSun	 2:00	1:00	S
  1883 Rule	Moldova	1997	max	-	Mar	lastSun	 2:00	1:00	S
  1939 # of times, most of them had adopted Amsterdam mean time by 1858 but it
  1945 # of times, most of them had adopted Amsterdam mean time by 1858 but it
  1940 # was not until 1866 when they were all required by law to observe
  1946 # was not until 1866 when they were all required by law to observe
  1941 # Amsterdam mean time.
  1947 # Amsterdam mean time.
  1942 
  1948 
  1943 # The data entries before 1945 are taken from
  1949 # The data entries before 1945 are taken from
  1944 # http://www.staff.science.uu.nl/~gent0113/wettijd/wettijd.htm
  1950 # https://www.staff.science.uu.nl/~gent0113/wettijd/wettijd.htm
  1945 
  1951 
  1946 # Rule	NAME	FROM	TO	TYPE	IN	ON	AT	SAVE	LETTER/S
  1952 # Rule	NAME	FROM	TO	TYPE	IN	ON	AT	SAVE	LETTER/S
  1947 Rule	Neth	1916	only	-	May	 1	0:00	1:00	NST	# Netherlands Summer Time
  1953 Rule	Neth	1916	only	-	May	 1	0:00	1:00	NST	# Netherlands Summer Time
  1948 Rule	Neth	1916	only	-	Oct	 1	0:00	0	AMT	# Amsterdam Mean Time
  1954 Rule	Neth	1916	only	-	Oct	 1	0:00	0	AMT	# Amsterdam Mean Time
  1949 Rule	Neth	1917	only	-	Apr	16	2:00s	1:00	NST
  1955 Rule	Neth	1917	only	-	Apr	16	2:00s	1:00	NST
  2020 #
  2026 #
  2021 # Actually, Jan Mayen was never occupied by Germany during World War II,
  2027 # Actually, Jan Mayen was never occupied by Germany during World War II,
  2022 # so it must have diverged from Oslo time during the war, as Oslo was
  2028 # so it must have diverged from Oslo time during the war, as Oslo was
  2023 # keeping Berlin time.
  2029 # keeping Berlin time.
  2024 #
  2030 #
  2025 # <http://home.no.net/janmayen/history.htm> says that the meteorologists
  2031 # <https://www.jan-mayen.no/history.htm> says that the meteorologists
  2026 # burned down their station in 1940 and left the island, but returned in
  2032 # burned down their station in 1940 and left the island, but returned in
  2027 # 1941 with a small Norwegian garrison and continued operations despite
  2033 # 1941 with a small Norwegian garrison and continued operations despite
  2028 # frequent air attacks from Germans.  In 1943 the Americans established a
  2034 # frequent air attacks from Germans.  In 1943 the Americans established a
  2029 # radiolocating station on the island, called "Atlantic City".  Possibly
  2035 # radiolocating station on the island, called "Atlantic City".  Possibly
  2030 # the UT offset changed during the war, but I think it unlikely that
  2036 # the UT offset changed during the war, but I think it unlikely that
  2058 # For 1944-1948 Whitman gives the previous day; go with Shanks & Pottenger.
  2064 # For 1944-1948 Whitman gives the previous day; go with Shanks & Pottenger.
  2059 Rule	Poland	1945	only	-	Apr	29	0:00	1:00	S
  2065 Rule	Poland	1945	only	-	Apr	29	0:00	1:00	S
  2060 Rule	Poland	1945	only	-	Nov	 1	0:00	0	-
  2066 Rule	Poland	1945	only	-	Nov	 1	0:00	0	-
  2061 # For 1946 on the source is Kazimierz Borkowski,
  2067 # For 1946 on the source is Kazimierz Borkowski,
  2062 # Toruń Center for Astronomy, Dept. of Radio Astronomy, Nicolaus Copernicus U.,
  2068 # Toruń Center for Astronomy, Dept. of Radio Astronomy, Nicolaus Copernicus U.,
  2063 # http://www.astro.uni.torun.pl/~kb/Artykuly/U-PA/Czas2.htm#tth_tAb1
  2069 # https://www.astro.uni.torun.pl/~kb/Artykuly/U-PA/Czas2.htm#tth_tAb1
  2064 # Thanks to Przemysław Augustyniak (2005-05-28) for this reference.
  2070 # Thanks to Przemysław Augustyniak (2005-05-28) for this reference.
  2065 # He also gives these further references:
  2071 # He also gives these further references:
  2066 # Mon Pol nr 13, poz 162 (1995) <http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/mp/1995/0162.htm>
  2072 # Mon Pol nr 13, poz 162 (1995) <http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/mp/1995/0162.htm>
  2067 # Druk nr 2180 (2003) <http://www.senat.gov.pl/k5/dok/sejm/053/2180.pdf>
  2073 # Druk nr 2180 (2003) <http://www.senat.gov.pl/k5/dok/sejm/053/2180.pdf>
  2068 Rule	Poland	1946	only	-	Apr	14	0:00s	1:00	S
  2074 Rule	Poland	1946	only	-	Apr	14	0:00s	1:00	S
  2092 
  2098 
  2093 # Portugal
  2099 # Portugal
  2094 #
  2100 #
  2095 # From Paul Eggert (2014-08-11), after a heads-up from Stephen Colebourne:
  2101 # From Paul Eggert (2014-08-11), after a heads-up from Stephen Colebourne:
  2096 # According to a Portuguese decree (1911-05-26)
  2102 # According to a Portuguese decree (1911-05-26)
  2097 # http://dre.pt/pdf1sdip/1911/05/12500/23132313.pdf
  2103 # https://dre.pt/application/dir/pdf1sdip/1911/05/12500/23132313.pdf
  2098 # Lisbon was at -0:36:44.68, but switched to GMT on 1912-01-01 at 00:00.
  2104 # Lisbon was at -0:36:44.68, but switched to GMT on 1912-01-01 at 00:00.
  2099 # Round the old offset to -0:36:45.  This agrees with Willett but disagrees
  2105 # Round the old offset to -0:36:45.  This agrees with Willett but disagrees
  2100 # with Shanks, who says the transition occurred on 1911-05-24 at 00:00 for
  2106 # with Shanks, who says the transition occurred on 1911-05-24 at 00:00 for
  2101 # Europe/Lisbon, Atlantic/Azores, and Atlantic/Madeira.
  2107 # Europe/Lisbon, Atlantic/Azores, and Atlantic/Madeira.
  2102 #
  2108 #
  2274 # http://government.ru/gov/results/16355/
  2280 # http://government.ru/gov/results/16355/
  2275 # which, according to translate.google.com, begins "Decree of August 31,
  2281 # which, according to translate.google.com, begins "Decree of August 31,
  2276 # 2011 No. 725" and contains no other dates or "effective date" information.
  2282 # 2011 No. 725" and contains no other dates or "effective date" information.
  2277 #
  2283 #
  2278 # Another source is
  2284 # Another source is
  2279 # http://www.rg.ru/2011/09/06/chas-zona-dok.html
  2285 # https://rg.ru/2011/09/06/chas-zona-dok.html
  2280 # which, according to translate.google.com, begins "Resolution of the
  2286 # which, according to translate.google.com, begins "Resolution of the
  2281 # Government of the Russian Federation on August 31, 2011 N 725" and also
  2287 # Government of the Russian Federation on August 31, 2011 N 725" and also
  2282 # contains "Date first official publication: September 6, 2011 Posted on:
  2288 # contains "Date first official publication: September 6, 2011 Posted on:
  2283 # in the 'RG' - Federal Issue No. 5573 September 6, 2011" but which
  2289 # in the 'RG' - Federal Issue No. 5573 September 6, 2011" but which
  2284 # does not contain any "effective date" information.
  2290 # does not contain any "effective date" information.
  2285 #
  2291 #
  2286 # Another source is
  2292 # Another source is
  2287 # http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oymyakonsky_District#cite_note-RuTime-7
  2293 # https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oymyakonsky_District#cite_note-RuTime-7
  2288 # which, in note 8, contains "Resolution No. 725 of August 31, 2011...
  2294 # which, in note 8, contains "Resolution No. 725 of August 31, 2011...
  2289 # Effective as of after 7 days following the day of the official publication"
  2295 # Effective as of after 7 days following the day of the official publication"
  2290 # but which does not contain any reference to September 6, 2011.
  2296 # but which does not contain any reference to September 6, 2011.
  2291 #
  2297 #
  2292 # The Wikipedia article refers to
  2298 # The Wikipedia article refers to
  2318 # From Alexander Krivenyshev (2014-07-22):
  2324 # From Alexander Krivenyshev (2014-07-22):
  2319 # Putin signed the Federal Law 431985-6 ... (in Russian)
  2325 # Putin signed the Federal Law 431985-6 ... (in Russian)
  2320 # http://itar-tass.com/obschestvo/1333711
  2326 # http://itar-tass.com/obschestvo/1333711
  2321 # http://www.pravo.gov.ru:8080/page.aspx?111660
  2327 # http://www.pravo.gov.ru:8080/page.aspx?111660
  2322 # http://www.kremlin.ru/acts/46279
  2328 # http://www.kremlin.ru/acts/46279
  2323 # From October 26, 2014 the new Russian time zone map will looks like this:
  2329 # From October 26, 2014 the new Russian time zone map will look like this:
  2324 # http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_russia-map-2014-07.html
  2330 # http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_russia-map-2014-07.html
  2325 
  2331 
  2326 # From Paul Eggert (2006-03-22):
  2332 # From Paul Eggert (2006-03-22):
  2327 # Moscow time zone abbreviations after 1919-07-01, and Moscow rules after 1991,
  2333 # Moscow time zone abbreviations after 1919-07-01, and Moscow rules after 1991,
  2328 # are from Andrey A. Chernov.  The rest is from Shanks & Pottenger,
  2334 # are from Andrey A. Chernov.  The rest is from Shanks & Pottenger,
  2365 # From Tim Parenti (2014-07-06):
  2371 # From Tim Parenti (2014-07-06):
  2366 # The comments detailing the coverage of each Russian zone are meant to assist
  2372 # The comments detailing the coverage of each Russian zone are meant to assist
  2367 # with maintenance only and represent our best guesses as to which regions
  2373 # with maintenance only and represent our best guesses as to which regions
  2368 # are covered by each zone.  They are not meant to be taken as an authoritative
  2374 # are covered by each zone.  They are not meant to be taken as an authoritative
  2369 # listing.  The region codes listed come from
  2375 # listing.  The region codes listed come from
  2370 # http://en.wikipedia.org/w/?title=Federal_subjects_of_Russia&oldid=611810498
  2376 # https://en.wikipedia.org/w/?title=Federal_subjects_of_Russia&oldid=611810498
  2371 # and are used for convenience only; no guarantees are made regarding their
  2377 # and are used for convenience only; no guarantees are made regarding their
  2372 # future stability.  ISO 3166-2:RU codes are also listed for first-level
  2378 # future stability.  ISO 3166-2:RU codes are also listed for first-level
  2373 # divisions where available.
  2379 # divisions where available.
  2374 
  2380 
  2375 # Zone	NAME		GMTOFF	RULES	FORMAT	[UNTIL]
  2381 # Zone	NAME		GMTOFF	RULES	FORMAT	[UNTIL]
  2530 #
  2536 #
  2531 # And apparently some exceptions were reverted in the last moment.
  2537 # And apparently some exceptions were reverted in the last moment.
  2532 # http://www.kaliningradka.ru/site_pc/cherez/index.php?ELEMENT_ID=40091
  2538 # http://www.kaliningradka.ru/site_pc/cherez/index.php?ELEMENT_ID=40091
  2533 # says that Kaliningrad decided not to be an exception 2 days before the
  2539 # says that Kaliningrad decided not to be an exception 2 days before the
  2534 # 1991-03-31 switch and one person at
  2540 # 1991-03-31 switch and one person at
  2535 # http://izhevsk.ru/forum_light_message/50/682597-m8369040.html
  2541 # https://izhevsk.ru/forum_light_message/50/682597-m8369040.html
  2536 # says he remembers that Samara opted out of the 1992-01-19 exception
  2542 # says he remembers that Samara opted out of the 1992-01-19 exception
  2537 # 2 days before the switch.
  2543 # 2 days before the switch.
  2538 #
  2544 #
  2539 #
  2545 #
  2540 # From Paul Eggert (2016-03-18):
  2546 # From Paul Eggert (2016-03-18):
  2602 # Assume it happened in March by not changing the clocks.
  2608 # Assume it happened in March by not changing the clocks.
  2603 			 3:00	Russia	MSK/MSD	1997
  2609 			 3:00	Russia	MSK/MSD	1997
  2604 			 3:00	-	MSK	1997 Mar lastSun  1:00u
  2610 			 3:00	-	MSK	1997 Mar lastSun  1:00u
  2605 # From Alexander Krivenyshev (2014-03-17):
  2611 # From Alexander Krivenyshev (2014-03-17):
  2606 # time change at 2:00 (2am) on March 30, 2014
  2612 # time change at 2:00 (2am) on March 30, 2014
  2607 # http://vz.ru/news/2014/3/17/677464.html
  2613 # https://vz.ru/news/2014/3/17/677464.html
  2608 # From Paul Eggert (2014-03-30):
  2614 # From Paul Eggert (2014-03-30):
  2609 # Simferopol and Sevastopol reportedly changed their central town clocks
  2615 # Simferopol and Sevastopol reportedly changed their central town clocks
  2610 # late the previous day, but this appears to have been ceremonial
  2616 # late the previous day, but this appears to have been ceremonial
  2611 # and the discrepancies are small enough to not worry about.
  2617 # and the discrepancies are small enough to not worry about.
  2612 			 2:00	EU	EE%sT	2014 Mar 30  2:00
  2618 			 2:00	EU	EE%sT	2014 Mar 30  2:00
  2785 # Letter of Bank of Russia from 1995-05-25
  2791 # Letter of Bank of Russia from 1995-05-25
  2786 # http://www.bestpravo.ru/rossijskoje/lj-akty/y3a.htm
  2792 # http://www.bestpravo.ru/rossijskoje/lj-akty/y3a.htm
  2787 # suggests that Altai Republic transitioned to Moscow+3 on
  2793 # suggests that Altai Republic transitioned to Moscow+3 on
  2788 # 1995-05-28.
  2794 # 1995-05-28.
  2789 #
  2795 #
  2790 # http://regnum.ru/news/society/1957270.html
  2796 # https://regnum.ru/news/society/1957270.html
  2791 # has some historical data for Altai Krai:
  2797 # has some historical data for Altai Krai:
  2792 # before 1957: west part on UTC+6, east on UTC+7
  2798 # before 1957: west part on UTC+6, east on UTC+7
  2793 # after 1957: UTC+7
  2799 # after 1957: UTC+7
  2794 # since 1995: UTC+6
  2800 # since 1995: UTC+6
  2795 # http://barnaul.rusplt.ru/index/pochemu_altajskij_kraj_okazalsja_v_neprivychnom_chasovom_pojase-17648.html
  2801 # http://barnaul.rusplt.ru/index/pochemu_altajskij_kraj_okazalsja_v_neprivychnom_chasovom_pojase-17648.html
  3159 #
  3165 #
  3160 # Srednekolymsk and Zyryanka are the most populous places amongst these
  3166 # Srednekolymsk and Zyryanka are the most populous places amongst these
  3161 # districts, but have very similar populations.  In fact, Wikipedia currently
  3167 # districts, but have very similar populations.  In fact, Wikipedia currently
  3162 # lists them both as having 3528 people, exactly 1668 males and 1860 females
  3168 # lists them both as having 3528 people, exactly 1668 males and 1860 females
  3163 # each!  (Yikes!)
  3169 # each!  (Yikes!)
  3164 # http://en.wikipedia.org/w/?title=Srednekolymsky_District&oldid=603435276
  3170 # https://en.wikipedia.org/w/?title=Srednekolymsky_District&oldid=603435276
  3165 # http://en.wikipedia.org/w/?title=Verkhnekolymsky_District&oldid=594378493
  3171 # https://en.wikipedia.org/w/?title=Verkhnekolymsky_District&oldid=594378493
  3166 # Assume this is a mistake, albeit an amusing one.
  3172 # Assume this is a mistake, albeit an amusing one.
  3167 #
  3173 #
  3168 # Looking at censuses, the populations of the two municipalities seem to have
  3174 # Looking at censuses, the populations of the two municipalities seem to have
  3169 # fluctuated recently.  Zyryanka was more populous than Srednekolymsk in the
  3175 # fluctuated recently.  Zyryanka was more populous than Srednekolymsk in the
  3170 # 1989 and 2002 censuses, but Srednekolymsk was more populous in the most
  3176 # 1989 and 2002 censuses, but Srednekolymsk was more populous in the most
  3481 # follow Bern Mean Time but kept its own local mean time.
  3487 # follow Bern Mean Time but kept its own local mean time.
  3482 # To represent this, an extra zone would be needed.
  3488 # To represent this, an extra zone would be needed.
  3483 #
  3489 #
  3484 # From Alois Treindl (2013-09-11):
  3490 # From Alois Treindl (2013-09-11):
  3485 # The Federal regulations say
  3491 # The Federal regulations say
  3486 # http://www.admin.ch/opc/de/classified-compilation/20071096/index.html
  3492 # https://www.admin.ch/opc/de/classified-compilation/20071096/index.html
  3487 # ... the meridian for Bern mean time ... is 7 degrees 26' 22.50".
  3493 # ... the meridian for Bern mean time ... is 7 degrees 26' 22.50".
  3488 # Expressed in time, it is 0h29m45.5s.
  3494 # Expressed in time, it is 0h29m45.5s.
  3489 
  3495 
  3490 # From Pierre-Yves Berger (2013-09-11):
  3496 # From Pierre-Yves Berger (2013-09-11):
  3491 # the "Circulaire du conseil fédéral" (December 11 1893)
  3497 # the "Circulaire du conseil fédéral" (December 11 1893)
  3558 
  3564 
  3559 # From Gökdeniz Karadağ (2011-03-10):
  3565 # From Gökdeniz Karadağ (2011-03-10):
  3560 # According to the articles linked below, Turkey will change into summer
  3566 # According to the articles linked below, Turkey will change into summer
  3561 # time zone (GMT+3) on March 28, 2011 at 3:00 a.m. instead of March 27.
  3567 # time zone (GMT+3) on March 28, 2011 at 3:00 a.m. instead of March 27.
  3562 # This change is due to a nationwide exam on 27th.
  3568 # This change is due to a nationwide exam on 27th.
  3563 # http://www.worldbulletin.net/?aType=haber&ArticleID=70872
  3569 # https://www.worldbulletin.net/?aType=haber&ArticleID=70872
  3564 # Turkish:
  3570 # Turkish:
  3565 # http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/ekonomi/17230464.asp?gid=373
  3571 # https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/yaz-saati-uygulamasi-bir-gun-ileri-alindi-17230464
  3566 
  3572 
  3567 # From Faruk Pasin (2014-02-14):
  3573 # From Faruk Pasin (2014-02-14):
  3568 # The DST for Turkey has been changed for this year because of the
  3574 # The DST for Turkey has been changed for this year because of the
  3569 # Turkish Local election....
  3575 # Turkish Local election....
  3570 # http://www.sabah.com.tr/Ekonomi/2014/02/12/yaz-saatinde-onemli-degisiklik
  3576 # http://www.sabah.com.tr/Ekonomi/2014/02/12/yaz-saatinde-onemli-degisiklik
  3696 #
  3702 #
  3697 # The Ukrainians will no longer change the clock (in Russian)
  3703 # The Ukrainians will no longer change the clock (in Russian)
  3698 # http://www.segodnya.ua/news/14290482.html
  3704 # http://www.segodnya.ua/news/14290482.html
  3699 #
  3705 #
  3700 # Deputies cancelled the winter time (in Russian)
  3706 # Deputies cancelled the winter time (in Russian)
  3701 # http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2011/09/20/6600616/
  3707 # https://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2011/09/20/6600616/
  3702 #
  3708 #
  3703 # From Philip Pizzey (2011-10-18):
  3709 # From Philip Pizzey (2011-10-18):
  3704 # Today my Ukrainian colleagues have informed me that the
  3710 # Today my Ukrainian colleagues have informed me that the
  3705 # Ukrainian parliament have decided that they will go to winter
  3711 # Ukrainian parliament have decided that they will go to winter
  3706 # time this year after all.
  3712 # time this year after all.