Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (2001)
| 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
25 MAR
25 Mar 2001 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 March 2001, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 March 2001, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Mar 2001 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
28 OCT
28 Oct 2001 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 October 2001, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 October 2001, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Oct 2001 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (2001)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Balvi Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Bauska Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Daugavpils | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Dobele Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Jelgava | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Jūrmala | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Ķekava | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Liepāja | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Līvāni | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Ludza Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Madona Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Mārupe | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Ogre | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Olaine | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Rēzekne | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Rīga | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Saldus Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Talsi Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Tukums Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Valka | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Ventspils | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 25 Mar 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
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 2001?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2001 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, 25 March 2001. 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 25 Mar 2001, 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.