Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1983)
| 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 1983 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 31 March 1983, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Thursday, 31 March 1983, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1983 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 1983 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 30 September 1983, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, 30 September 1983, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1983 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1983)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Balvi Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Bauska Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Daugavpils | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Dobele Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Jelgava | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Jūrmala | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Ķekava | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Liepāja | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Līvāni | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Ludza Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Madona Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Mārupe | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Ogre | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Olaine | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Rēzekne | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Rīga | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Saldus Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Talsi Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Tukums Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Valka | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Ventspils | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 31 Mar 1983 | 30 Sep 1983 |
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 1983?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1983 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 Thursday, 31 March 1983. 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 1983, 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.