Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (2011)
| Country: | Latvia |
| Capital: | Riga |
| Abbreviations: | LV, LVA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +371 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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27 MAR
27 Mar 2011 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 2011, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 2011, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 2011 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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30 OCT
30 Oct 2011 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 October 2011, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 October 2011, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Oct 2011 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (2011)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Balvi Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Bauska Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Daugavpils | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Dobele Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Jelgava | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Jūrmala | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Ķekava | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Liepāja | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Līvāni | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Ludza Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Madona Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Mārupe | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Ogre | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Olaine | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Rēzekne | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Rīga | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Saldus Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Talsi Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Tukums Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Valka | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Ventspils | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
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 2011?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2011 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, 27 March 2011. 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 27 Mar 2011, 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.