Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (2003)
| 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 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 2003, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 2003, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 2003 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 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 2003, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 2003, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 2003 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (2003)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Balvi Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Bauska Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Daugavpils | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Dobele Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Jelgava | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Jūrmala | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ķekava | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Liepāja | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Līvāni | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ludza Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Madona Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Mārupe | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ogre | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Olaine | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Rēzekne | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Rīga | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Saldus Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Talsi Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Tukums Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Valka | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ventspils | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
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 2003?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2003 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 2003. 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 2003, 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.