Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1919)
| Country: | Latvia |
| Capital: | Riga |
| Abbreviations: | LV, LVA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +371 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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1 APR
01 Apr 1919 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 01 April 1919, 02:00 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 01 April 1919, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Apr 1919 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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22 MAY
22 May 1919 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 22 May 1919, 03:00 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Thursday, 22 May 1919, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 22 May 1919 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1919)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
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| Ādaži | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Balvi Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Bauska Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Daugavpils | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Dobele Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Jelgava | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Jūrmala | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Ķekava | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Liepāja | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Līvāni | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Ludza Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Madona Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Mārupe | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Ogre | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Olaine | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Rēzekne | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Rīga | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Saldus Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Talsi Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Tukums Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Valka | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Ventspils | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 01 Apr 1919 | 22 May 1919 |
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 1919?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1919 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 Tuesday, 01 April 1919. 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 01 Apr 1919, 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.