Daylight Savings Time Changes in France 🇫🇷 (1939)
| Country: | France |
| Capital: | Paris |
| Abbreviations: | FR, FRA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +33 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
22
:
59
After
00
:
00
15 APR
15 Apr 1939 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 15 April 1939, 22:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 15 April 1939, 00:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 15 Apr 1939 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
18 NOV
18 Nov 1939 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 18 November 1939, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 18 November 1939, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 18 Nov 1939 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in France (1939)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 15 Apr 1939 | 18 Nov 1939 |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | 15 Apr 1939 | 18 Nov 1939 |
| Brittany | 15 Apr 1939 | 18 Nov 1939 |
| Centre-Val de Loire | 15 Apr 1939 | 18 Nov 1939 |
| Corsica | 15 Apr 1939 | 18 Nov 1939 |
| Grand Est | 15 Apr 1939 | 18 Nov 1939 |
| Hauts-de-France | 15 Apr 1939 | 18 Nov 1939 |
| Île-de-France | 15 Apr 1939 | 18 Nov 1939 |
| Normandy | 15 Apr 1939 | 18 Nov 1939 |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 15 Apr 1939 | 18 Nov 1939 |
| Occitanie | 15 Apr 1939 | 18 Nov 1939 |
| Pays de la Loire | 15 Apr 1939 | 18 Nov 1939 |
| Provence | 15 Apr 1939 | 18 Nov 1939 |
DST Changes Summary for France
| 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 France
Does France use Daylight Saving Time in 1939?
Yes, France observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1939 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 France?
The next scheduled time transition in France will take place on Saturday, 15 April 1939. At 22:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of France follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, France 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 France?
Following the shift on 15 Apr 1939, 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.