Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (2008)
| 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 2008 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 2008, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 2008, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 2008 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 2008 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 2008, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 2008, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 2008 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (2008)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Balvi Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Bauska Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Daugavpils | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Dobele Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Jelgava | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Jūrmala | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ķekava | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Liepāja | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Līvāni | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ludza Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Madona Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Mārupe | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ogre | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Olaine | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Rēzekne | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Rīga | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Saldus Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Talsi Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Tukums Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Valka | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ventspils | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 30 Mar 2008 | 26 Oct 2008 |
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 2008?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2008 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 2008. 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 2008, 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.