Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1998)
| 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
29 MAR
29 Mar 1998 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 1998, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 1998, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 1998 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
25 OCT
25 Oct 1998 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 October 1998, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 October 1998, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 1998 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1998)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Balvi Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Bauska Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Daugavpils | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Dobele Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Jelgava | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Jūrmala | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Ķekava | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Liepāja | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Līvāni | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Ludza Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Madona Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Mārupe | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Ogre | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Olaine | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Rēzekne | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Rīga | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Saldus Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Talsi Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Tukums Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Valka | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Ventspils | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 29 Mar 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 |
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 1998?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1998 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, 29 March 1998. 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 29 Mar 1998, 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.