Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (2026)

Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, giving an extra hour of evening daylight during the warmer months.

In 2026, Daylight Saving Time begins in Latvia on March 29, 2026 at 02:59 local time. Clocks spring forward by one hour at this moment.

In 2026, Daylight Saving Time ends in Latvia on October 25, 2026 at 03:59 local time. Clocks fall back by one hour, returning to standard time.

The next clock change in Latvia is on October 25, 2026, when clocks will fall back by one hour.

After DST ends, Latvia returns to its standard time zone, Europe / Riga (Europe/Riga). Standard time is the country's year-round baseline; DST adds one hour to that during the warmer months.

Like most countries that observe DST, Latvia shifts its clocks to make better use of evening daylight during the summer months, which can reduce electricity demand and shift outdoor activity later into the day. The savings are modest and debated, but the practice remains widespread in mid- and high-latitude countries.