Daylight Savings Time Changes in Croatia 🇭🇷 (1992)
| Country: | Croatia |
| Capital: | Zagreb |
| Abbreviations: | HR, HRV |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +385 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
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29 MAR
29 Mar 1992 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 1992, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 1992, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 1992 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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00
27 SEP
27 Sep 1992 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 September 1992, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 September 1992, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Sep 1992 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Croatia (1992)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Bjelovar-Bilogora | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Brod-Posavina | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| County of Osijek-Baranja | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Dubrovnik-Neretva | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Istria | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Karlovac | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Koprivnica-Križevci | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Krapina-Zagorje | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Lika-Senj | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Međimurje | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Požega-Slavonia | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Primorje-Gorski Kotar | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Šibenik-Knin | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Sisak-Moslavina | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Split-Dalmatia | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Varaždin | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Virovitica-Podravina | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Vukovar-Srijem | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Zadar | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Zagreb | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Zagreb County | 29 Mar 1992 | 27 Sep 1992 |
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 |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Croatia
Does Croatia use Daylight Saving Time in 1992?
Yes, Croatia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1992 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 Sunday, 29 March 1992. 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 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 29 Mar 1992, 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.