Daylight Savings Time Changes in Croatia ๐ญ๐ท (1941)
| Country: | Croatia |
| Capital: | Zagreb |
| Abbreviations: | HR, HRV |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +385 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
22
:
59
After
00
:
00
18 APR
18 Apr 1941 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 18 April 1941, 22:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 18 April 1941, 00:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 18 Apr 1941 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Croatia (1941)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Bjelovar-Bilogora | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Brod-Posavina | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| County of Osijek-Baranja | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Dubrovnik-Neretva | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Istria | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Karlovac | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Koprivnica-Kriลพevci | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Krapina-Zagorje | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Lika-Senj | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Meฤimurje | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Poลพega-Slavonia | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Primorje-Gorski Kotar | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| ล ibenik-Knin | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Sisak-Moslavina | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Split-Dalmatia | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Varaลพdin | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Virovitica-Podravina | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Vukovar-Srijem | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Zadar | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Zagreb | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
| Zagreb County | 18 Apr 1941 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Croatia
| 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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Croatia
Does Croatia use Daylight Saving Time in 1941?
Yes, Croatia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1941 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 Croatia?
The next scheduled time transition in Croatia will take place on Friday, 18 April 1941. At 22:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Croatia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Croatia spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each county.
How will the next transition affect the day in Croatia?
Following the shift on 18 Apr 1941, 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.