Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1982)
| 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 1982 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 31 March 1982, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 31 March 1982, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1982 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 1982 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 30 September 1982, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Thursday, 30 September 1982, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1982 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1982)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Balvi Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Bauska Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Daugavpils | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Dobele Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Jelgava | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Jūrmala | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Ķekava | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Liepāja | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Līvāni | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Ludza Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Madona Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Mārupe | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Ogre | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Olaine | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Rēzekne | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Rīga | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Saldus Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Talsi Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Tukums Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Valka | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Ventspils | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
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 1982?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1982 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 Wednesday, 31 March 1982. 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 1982, 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.