Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1918)
| Country: | Latvia |
| Capital: | Riga |
| Abbreviations: | LV, LVA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +371 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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15 APR
15 Apr 1918 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 15 April 1918, 02:00 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 15 April 1918, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 15 Apr 1918 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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16 SEP
16 Sep 1918 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 16 September 1918, 03:00 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 16 September 1918, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 16 Sep 1918 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1918)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
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| Ādaži | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Balvi Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Bauska Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Daugavpils | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Dobele Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Jelgava | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Jūrmala | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Ķekava | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Liepāja | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Līvāni | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Ludza Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Madona Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Mārupe | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Ogre | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Olaine | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Rēzekne | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Rīga | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Saldus Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Talsi Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Tukums Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Valka | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Ventspils | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 15 Apr 1918 | 16 Sep 1918 |
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 1918?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1918 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 Monday, 15 April 1918. At 02:00 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 15 Apr 1918, 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.