Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1981)

Next change:
MAR
31
1 hour Forward
31 Mar 1981, 23:59
Country: Latvia
Capital: Riga
Abbreviations: LV, LVA
IANA Time Zones: 1
Dial Code: +371

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
31 MAR

31 Mar 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 31 March 1981, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 31 March 1981, 01:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 SEP

30 Sep 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 30 September 1981, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 30 September 1981, 23:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1981)

MunicipalityDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Ādaži 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Aizkraukle Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Alūksne Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Augšdaugava Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Balvi Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Bauska Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Cēsis Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Daugavpils 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Dobele Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Gulbene Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Jēkabpils Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Jelgava 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Jelgava Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Jūrmala 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Ķekava 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Krāslava Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Kuldīga Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Liepāja 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Limbaži Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Līvāni 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Ludza Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Madona Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Mārupe 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Ogre 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Olaine 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Preiļi Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Rēzekne 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Rēzekne Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Rīga 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Ropaži Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Salaspils Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Saldus Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Saulkrasti Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Sigulda Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Smiltene Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
South Kurzeme Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Talsi Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Tukums Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Valka 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Valmiera Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Varakļāni Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Ventspils 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981
Ventspils Municipality 31 Mar 1981 30 Sep 1981

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

Read More About Daylight Savings Time

Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia

Does Latvia use Daylight Saving Time in 1981?

Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1981 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, 31 March 1981. At 23:59 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 31 Mar 1981, 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.

Free widgets for webmasters:

Free Analog Clock Widget | Free Digital Clock Widget | Free Text Clock Widget | Free Word Clock Widget | Free Countdown Widget