Daylight Savings Time Changes in Italy 🇮🇹 (1944)
| Country: | Italy |
| Capital: | Rome |
| Abbreviations: | IT, ITA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +39 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
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3 APR
03 Apr 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 03 April 1944, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 03 April 1944, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 03 Apr 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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17 SEP
17 Sep 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 17 September 1944, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 17 September 1944, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 17 Sep 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Italy (1944)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Abruzzo | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Aosta Valley | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Apulia | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Basilicate | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Calabria | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Campania | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Emilia-Romagna | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Friuli Venezia Giulia | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Lazio | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Liguria | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Lombardy | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Molise | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Piedmont | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Sardinia | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Sicily | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| The Marches | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Trentino-Alto Adige | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Tuscany | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Umbria | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
| Veneto | 03 Apr 1944 | 17 Sep 1944 |
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 |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Italy
Does Italy use Daylight Saving Time in 1944?
Yes, Italy observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1944 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 Monday, 03 April 1944. 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 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 03 Apr 1944, 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.