Daylight Savings Time Changes in Croatia ๐ญ๐ท (2001)
| Country: | Croatia |
| Capital: | Zagreb |
| Abbreviations: | HR, HRV |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +385 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
25 MAR
25 Mar 2001 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 March 2001, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 March 2001, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Mar 2001 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
28 OCT
28 Oct 2001 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 October 2001, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 October 2001, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Oct 2001 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Croatia (2001)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Bjelovar-Bilogora | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Brod-Posavina | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| County of Osijek-Baranja | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Dubrovnik-Neretva | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Istria | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Karlovac | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Koprivnica-Kriลพevci | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Krapina-Zagorje | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Lika-Senj | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Meฤimurje | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Poลพega-Slavonia | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Primorje-Gorski Kotar | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| ล ibenik-Knin | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Sisak-Moslavina | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Split-Dalmatia | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Varaลพdin | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Virovitica-Podravina | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Vukovar-Srijem | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Zadar | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Zagreb | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Zagreb County | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
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 2001?
Yes, Croatia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2001 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, 25 March 2001. 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 25 Mar 2001, 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.