Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1995)
| Country: | Latvia |
| Capital: | Riga |
| Abbreviations: | LV, LVA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +371 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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:
59
After
03
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00
26 MAR
26 Mar 1995 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 March 1995, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 March 1995, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 1995 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
24 SEP
24 Sep 1995 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 24 September 1995, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 24 September 1995, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 24 Sep 1995 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1995)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Balvi Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Bauska Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Daugavpils | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Dobele Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Jelgava | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Jūrmala | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Ķekava | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Liepāja | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Līvāni | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Ludza Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Madona Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Mārupe | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Ogre | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Olaine | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Rēzekne | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Rīga | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Saldus Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Talsi Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Tukums Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Valka | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Ventspils | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 26 Mar 1995 | 24 Sep 1995 |
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 1995?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1995 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, 26 March 1995. 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 26 Mar 1995, 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.