Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1997)
| Country: | Latvia |
| Capital: | Riga |
| Abbreviations: | LV, LVA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +371 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
04
:
00
30 MAR
30 Mar 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 1997, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 1997, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
26 OCT
26 Oct 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 1997, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 1997, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1997)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Balvi Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Bauska Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Daugavpils | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Dobele Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Jelgava | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Jūrmala | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ķekava | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Liepāja | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Līvāni | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ludza Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Madona Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Mārupe | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ogre | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Olaine | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Rēzekne | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Rīga | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Saldus Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Talsi Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Tukums Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Valka | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ventspils | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
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 1997?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1997 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, 30 March 1997. At 02:59 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 30 Mar 1997, 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.