Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1984)
| 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
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00
31 MAR
31 Mar 1984 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 31 March 1984, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 31 March 1984, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1984 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
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00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1984 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 1984, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 1984, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1984 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1984)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Balvi Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Bauska Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Daugavpils | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Dobele Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Jelgava | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Jūrmala | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Ķekava | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Liepāja | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Līvāni | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Ludza Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Madona Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Mārupe | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Ogre | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Olaine | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Rēzekne | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Rīga | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Saldus Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Talsi Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Tukums Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Valka | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Ventspils | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 31 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
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 1984?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1984 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 Saturday, 31 March 1984. 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 1984, 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.