Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1996)
| 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
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31 MAR
31 Mar 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 March 1996, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 March 1996, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
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After
02
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00
29 SEP
29 Sep 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 September 1996, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 September 1996, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Sep 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1996)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Balvi Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Bauska Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Daugavpils | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Dobele Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Jelgava | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Jūrmala | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Ķekava | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Liepāja | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Līvāni | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Ludza Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Madona Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Mārupe | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Ogre | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Olaine | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Rēzekne | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Rīga | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Saldus Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Talsi Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Tukums Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Valka | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Ventspils | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 31 Mar 1996 | 29 Sep 1996 |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia
Does Latvia use Daylight Saving Time in 1996?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1996 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 1996. 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 1996, 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.