Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (2026)

Next change:
MAR
29
1 hour Forward
29 Mar 2026, 02:59
Country: Latvia
Capital: Riga
Abbreviations: LV, LVA
IANA Time Zones: 1
Dial Code: +371

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before
02
:
59
After
04
:
00
29 MAR

29 Mar 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 2026, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 2026, 04:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
25 OCT

25 Oct 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 October 2026, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 03:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (2026)

MunicipalityDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Ādaži 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Aizkraukle Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Alūksne Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Augšdaugava Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Balvi Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Bauska Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Cēsis Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Daugavpils 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Dobele Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Gulbene Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Jēkabpils Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Jelgava 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Jelgava Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Jūrmala 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Ķekava 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Krāslava Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Kuldīga Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Liepāja 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Limbaži Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Līvāni 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Ludza Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Madona Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Mārupe 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Ogre 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Olaine 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Preiļi Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Rēzekne 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Rēzekne Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Rīga 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Ropaži Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Salaspils Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Saldus Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Saulkrasti Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Sigulda Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Smiltene Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
South Kurzeme Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Talsi Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Tukums Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Valka 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Valmiera Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Varakļāni Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Ventspils 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Ventspils Municipality 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026

DST Changes Summary for Latvia

Date Year Change Time Details
30 Mar 2025 Forward 1 hour 02:59 ➜ 04:00 Daylight Saving Start
26 Oct 2025 Back 1 hour 03:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving End
29 Mar 2026 Forward 1 hour 02:59 ➜ 04:00 Daylight Saving Start
25 Oct 2026 Back 1 hour 03:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving End
28 Mar 2027 Forward 1 hour 02:59 ➜ 04:00 Daylight Saving Start
31 Oct 2027 Back 1 hour 03:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving End
26 Mar 2028 Forward 1 hour 02:59 ➜ 04:00 Daylight Saving Start
29 Oct 2028 Back 1 hour 03:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving End
25 Mar 2029 Forward 1 hour 02:59 ➜ 04:00 Daylight Saving Start
28 Oct 2029 Back 1 hour 03:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving End
31 Mar 2030 Forward 1 hour 02:59 ➜ 04:00 Daylight Saving Start
27 Oct 2030 Back 1 hour 03:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving End

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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia

Does Latvia use Daylight Saving Time in 2026?

Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2026 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 Latvia?

The next scheduled time transition in Latvia will take place on Sunday, 29 March 2026. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of Latvia follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Latvia follows a single, unified schedule. Every municipality 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 Latvia?

Following the shift on 29 Mar 2026, 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.

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