decree time

noun

A change introduced to the time system of the Soviet Union by a decree on June 16, 1930, in which all of the clocks in the Soviet Union were permanently shifted one hour ahead on June 21, 1930 at 00:00.

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Meanings

noundecree time (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountableA change introduced to the time system of the Soviet Union by a decree on June 16, 1930, in which all of the clocks in the Soviet Union were permanently shifted one hour ahead on June 21, 1930 at 00:00.
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