Daylight Savings Time Changes in Czechia 🇨🇿 (1940)
| Country: | Czechia |
| Capital: | Prague |
| Abbreviations: | CZ, CZE |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +420 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
1 APR
01 Apr 1940 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 01 April 1940, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 01 April 1940, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Apr 1940 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Czechia (1940)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bohemia | 01 Apr 1940 | - |
| Jihočeský kraj | 01 Apr 1940 | - |
| Karlovarský kraj | 01 Apr 1940 | - |
| Kraj Vysočina | 01 Apr 1940 | - |
| Královéhradecký kraj | 01 Apr 1940 | - |
| Liberecký kraj | 01 Apr 1940 | - |
| Moravskoslezský kraj | 01 Apr 1940 | - |
| Olomoucký kraj | 01 Apr 1940 | - |
| Pardubický kraj | 01 Apr 1940 | - |
| Plzeň Region | 01 Apr 1940 | - |
| Prague | 01 Apr 1940 | - |
| South Moravian | 01 Apr 1940 | - |
| Ústecký kraj | 01 Apr 1940 | - |
| Zlín | 01 Apr 1940 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Czechia
| 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 Czechia
Does Czechia use Daylight Saving Time in 1940?
Yes, Czechia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1940 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 Czechia?
The next scheduled time transition in Czechia will take place on Monday, 01 April 1940. 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 Czechia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Czechia follows a single, unified schedule. Every region 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 Czechia?
Following the shift on 01 Apr 1940, 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.