Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1943)
| Country: | Latvia |
| Capital: | Riga |
| Abbreviations: | LV, LVA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +371 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
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29 MAR
29 Mar 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 29 March 1943, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 29 March 1943, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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4 OCT
04 Oct 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 04 October 1943, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 04 October 1943, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Oct 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1943)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Balvi Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Bauska Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Daugavpils | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Dobele Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Jelgava | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Jūrmala | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Ķekava | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Liepāja | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Līvāni | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Ludza Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Madona Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Mārupe | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Ogre | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Olaine | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Rēzekne | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Rīga | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Saldus Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Talsi Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Tukums Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Valka | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Ventspils | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
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 1943?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1943 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, 29 March 1943. At 01:59 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 1943, 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.