Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (2020)
| 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 2020 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 2020, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 2020, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 2020 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 2020 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 October 2020, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 October 2020, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 2020 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (2020)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Balvi Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Bauska Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Daugavpils | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Dobele Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Jelgava | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Jūrmala | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Ķekava | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Liepāja | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Līvāni | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Ludza Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Madona Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Mārupe | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Ogre | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Olaine | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Rēzekne | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Rīga | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Saldus Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Talsi Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Tukums Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Valka | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Ventspils | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 29 Mar 2020 | 25 Oct 2020 |
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 2020?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2020 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 2020. 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 2020, 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.