Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (2016)
| 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
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00
27 MAR
27 Mar 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 2016, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 2016, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 2016 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
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00
30 OCT
30 Oct 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 October 2016, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 October 2016, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Oct 2016 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (2016)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Balvi Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Bauska Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Daugavpils | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Dobele Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Jelgava | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Jūrmala | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ķekava | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Liepāja | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Līvāni | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ludza Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Madona Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Mārupe | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ogre | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Olaine | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Rēzekne | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Rīga | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Saldus Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Talsi Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Tukums Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Valka | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ventspils | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 27 Mar 2016 | 30 Oct 2016 |
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 2016?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2016 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 2016. 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 2016, 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.