Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1942)
| Country: | Latvia |
| Capital: | Riga |
| Abbreviations: | LV, LVA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +371 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
2 NOV
02 Nov 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 02 November 1942, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 02 November 1942, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Nov 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1942)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Alūksne Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Balvi Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Bauska Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Cēsis Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Daugavpils | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Dobele Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Gulbene Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Jelgava | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Jelgava Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Jūrmala | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Ķekava | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Krāslava Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Liepāja | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Limbaži Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Līvāni | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Ludza Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Madona Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Mārupe | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Ogre | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Olaine | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Preiļi Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Rēzekne | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Rīga | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Ropaži Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Salaspils Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Saldus Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Sigulda Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Smiltene Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Talsi Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Tukums Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Valka | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Valmiera Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Ventspils | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Ventspils Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
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 1942?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 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, 02 November 1942. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 02 Nov 1942, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.