Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1944)
| Country: | Latvia |
| Capital: | Riga |
| Abbreviations: | LV, LVA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +371 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
3 APR
03 Apr 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 03 April 1944, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 03 April 1944, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 03 Apr 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
2 OCT
02 Oct 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 02 October 1944, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 02 October 1944, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Oct 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1944)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Balvi Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Bauska Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Daugavpils | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Dobele Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Jelgava | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Jūrmala | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Ķekava | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Liepāja | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Līvāni | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Ludza Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Madona Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Mārupe | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Ogre | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Olaine | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Rēzekne | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Rīga | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Saldus Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Talsi Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Tukums Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Valka | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Ventspils | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
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 1944?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1944 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, 03 April 1944. 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 03 Apr 1944, 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.