Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1985)
| Country: | Latvia |
| Capital: | Riga |
| Abbreviations: | LV, LVA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +371 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
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31 MAR
31 Mar 1985 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 March 1985, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 March 1985, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1985 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
02
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29 SEP
29 Sep 1985 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 September 1985, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 September 1985, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Sep 1985 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1985)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Balvi Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Bauska Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Daugavpils | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Dobele Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Jelgava | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Jūrmala | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Ķekava | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Liepāja | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Līvāni | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Ludza Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Madona Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Mārupe | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Ogre | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Olaine | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Rēzekne | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Rīga | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Saldus Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Talsi Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Tukums Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Valka | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Ventspils | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 31 Mar 1985 | 29 Sep 1985 |
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 1985?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1985 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 Sunday, 31 March 1985. At 01:59 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 1985, 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.