Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (2015)
| 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
29 MAR
29 Mar 2015 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 2015, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 2015, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 2015 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
25 OCT
25 Oct 2015 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 October 2015, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 October 2015, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 2015 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (2015)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Balvi Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Bauska Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Daugavpils | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Dobele Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Jelgava | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Jūrmala | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Ķekava | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Liepāja | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Līvāni | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Ludza Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Madona Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Mārupe | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Ogre | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Olaine | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Rēzekne | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Rīga | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Saldus Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Talsi Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Tukums Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Valka | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Ventspils | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
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 2015?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2015 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, 29 March 2015. 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 29 Mar 2015, 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.