Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (1999)
| 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
28 MAR
28 Mar 1999 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 March 1999, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 March 1999, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Mar 1999 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
31 OCT
31 Oct 1999 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 October 1999, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 October 1999, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 1999 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (1999)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Balvi Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Bauska Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Daugavpils | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Dobele Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Jelgava | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Jūrmala | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ķekava | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Liepāja | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Līvāni | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ludza Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Madona Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Mārupe | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ogre | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Olaine | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Rēzekne | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Rīga | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Saldus Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Talsi Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Tukums Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Valka | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ventspils | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
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 1999?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1999 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, 28 March 1999. 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 28 Mar 1999, 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.