Daylight Savings Time Changes in Italy 🇮🇹 (1940)
| Country: | Italy |
| Capital: | Rome |
| Abbreviations: | IT, ITA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +39 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
14 JUN
14 Jun 1940 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 14 June 1940, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 14 June 1940, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 14 Jun 1940 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Italy (1940)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Abruzzo | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Aosta Valley | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Apulia | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Basilicate | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Calabria | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Campania | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Emilia-Romagna | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Friuli Venezia Giulia | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Lazio | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Liguria | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Lombardy | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Molise | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Piedmont | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Sardinia | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Sicily | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| The Marches | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Trentino-Alto Adige | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Tuscany | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Umbria | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
| Veneto | 14 Jun 1940 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Italy
| 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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Italy
Does Italy use Daylight Saving Time in 1940?
Yes, Italy 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 Italy?
The next scheduled time transition in Italy will take place on Friday, 14 June 1940. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Italy follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Italy 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 Italy?
Following the shift on 14 Jun 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.