Daylight Savings Time Changes in Estonia 🇪🇪 (1943)
| Country: | Estonia |
| Capital: | Tallinn |
| Abbreviations: | EE, EST |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +372 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
03
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29 MAR
29 Mar 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 29 March 1943, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 29 March 1943, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 1943 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
4 OCT
04 Oct 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 04 October 1943, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 04 October 1943, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Oct 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Estonia (1943)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Harjumaa | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Hiiumaa | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Ida-Virumaa | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Järvamaa | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Jõgevamaa | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Lääne | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Lääne-Virumaa | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Pärnumaa | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Põlvamaa | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Raplamaa | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Saare | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Tartu | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Valgamaa | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Viljandimaa | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Võrumaa | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
DST Changes Summary for Estonia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Estonia
Does Estonia use Daylight Saving Time in 1943?
Yes, Estonia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1943 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 Estonia?
The next scheduled time transition in Estonia will take place on Monday, 29 March 1943. 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 Estonia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Estonia follows a single, unified schedule. Every county 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 Estonia?
Following the shift on 29 Mar 1943, 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.