Daylight Savings Time Changes in Estonia 🇪🇪 (1989)
| Country: | Estonia |
| Capital: | Tallinn |
| Abbreviations: | EE, EST |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +372 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
24 SEP
24 Sep 1989 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 24 September 1989, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 24 September 1989, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 24 Sep 1989 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Estonia (1989)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Harjumaa | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Hiiumaa | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Ida-Virumaa | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Järvamaa | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Jõgevamaa | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Lääne | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Lääne-Virumaa | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Pärnumaa | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Põlvamaa | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Raplamaa | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Saare | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Tartu | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Valgamaa | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Viljandimaa | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Võrumaa | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
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 1989?
Yes, Estonia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1989 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 Sunday, 24 September 1989. 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 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 24 Sep 1989, 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.