Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1981)
| 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)
| Municipality | DST 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 |
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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.