Daylight Savings Time Changes in Austria 🇦🇹 (1944)
| Country: | Austria |
| Capital: | Vienna |
| Abbreviations: | AT, AUT |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +43 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
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3 APR
03 Apr 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 03 April 1944, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 03 April 1944, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 03 Apr 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
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59
After
02
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2 OCT
02 Oct 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 02 October 1944, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 02 October 1944, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Oct 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by States in Austria (1944)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Burgenland | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Carinthia | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Lower Austria | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Salzburg | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Styria | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Tyrol | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Upper Austria | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Vienna | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Vorarlberg | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
DST Changes Summary for Austria
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Austria
Does Austria use Daylight Saving Time in 1944?
Yes, Austria observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1944 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Austria?
The next scheduled time transition in Austria will take place on Monday, 03 April 1944. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Austria follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Austria follows a single, unified schedule. Every state across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Austria?
Following the shift on 03 Apr 1944, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.