Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1989)
| Country: | Latvia |
| Capital: | Riga |
| Abbreviations: | LV, LVA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +371 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
24 SEP
24 Sep 1989 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 24 September 1989, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 24 September 1989, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 24 Sep 1989 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1989)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Alūksne Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Balvi Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Bauska Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Cēsis Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Daugavpils | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Dobele Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Gulbene Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Jelgava | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Jelgava Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Jūrmala | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Ķekava | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Krāslava Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Liepāja | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Limbaži Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Līvāni | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Ludza Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Madona Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Mārupe | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Ogre | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Olaine | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Preiļi Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Rēzekne | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Rīga | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Ropaži Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Salaspils Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Saldus Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Sigulda Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Smiltene Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Talsi Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Tukums Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Valka | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Valmiera Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Ventspils | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Ventspils Municipality | - | 24 Sep 1989 |
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 1989?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1989 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, 24 September 1989. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 24 Sep 1989, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.