Daylight Savings Time Changes in France 🇫🇷 (1940)
| Country: | France |
| Capital: | Paris |
| Abbreviations: | FR, FRA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +33 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
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59
After
03
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00
25 FEB
25 Feb 1940 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 February 1940, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 February 1940, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Feb 1940 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in France (1940)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Brittany | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Centre-Val de Loire | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Corsica | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Grand Est | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Hauts-de-France | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Île-de-France | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Normandy | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Occitanie | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Pays de la Loire | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Provence | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
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 1940?
Yes, France 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 France?
The next scheduled time transition in France will take place on Sunday, 25 February 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 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 25 Feb 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.