Daylight Savings Time Changes in Italy 🇮🇹 (1979)
| 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
26 MAY
26 May 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 26 May 1979, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 26 May 1979, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 May 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 1979, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 1979, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Italy (1979)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Abruzzo | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Aosta Valley | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Apulia | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Basilicate | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Calabria | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Campania | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Emilia-Romagna | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Friuli Venezia Giulia | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Lazio | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Liguria | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Lombardy | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Molise | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Piedmont | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Sardinia | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Sicily | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| The Marches | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Trentino-Alto Adige | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Tuscany | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Umbria | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Veneto | 26 May 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
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 1979?
Yes, Italy observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1979 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 Saturday, 26 May 1979. 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 26 May 1979, 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.