Daylight Savings Time Changes in Czechia 🇨🇿 (1946)
| Country: | Czechia |
| Capital: | Prague |
| Abbreviations: | CZ, CZE |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +420 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
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59
After
02
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00
6 OCT
06 Oct 1946 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 06 October 1946, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 06 October 1946, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 06 Oct 1946 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
1 DEC
01 Dec 1946 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 December 1946, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 December 1946, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Dec 1946 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Czechia (1946)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bohemia | 01 Dec 1946 | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Jihočeský kraj | 01 Dec 1946 | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Karlovarský kraj | 01 Dec 1946 | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Kraj Vysočina | 01 Dec 1946 | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Královéhradecký kraj | 01 Dec 1946 | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Liberecký kraj | 01 Dec 1946 | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Moravskoslezský kraj | 01 Dec 1946 | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Olomoucký kraj | 01 Dec 1946 | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Pardubický kraj | 01 Dec 1946 | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Plzeň Region | 01 Dec 1946 | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Prague | 01 Dec 1946 | 06 Oct 1946 |
| South Moravian | 01 Dec 1946 | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Ústecký kraj | 01 Dec 1946 | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Zlín | 01 Dec 1946 | 06 Oct 1946 |
DST Changes Summary for Czechia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 30 Mar | 2031 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Czechia
Does Czechia use Daylight Saving Time in 1946?
Yes, Czechia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1946 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 Sunday, 06 October 1946. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 06 Oct 1946, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.