Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia 🇱🇻 (2037)
| 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 2037 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 2037, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 2037, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 2037 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 2037 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 October 2037, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 October 2037, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 2037 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Latvia (2037)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ādaži | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Aizkraukle Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Alūksne Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Augšdaugava Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Balvi Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Bauska Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Cēsis Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Daugavpils | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Dobele Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Gulbene Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Jēkabpils Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Jelgava | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Jelgava Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Jūrmala | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Ķekava | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Krāslava Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Kuldīga Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Liepāja | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Limbaži Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Līvāni | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Ludza Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Madona Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Mārupe | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Ogre | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Olaine | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Preiļi Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Rēzekne | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Rēzekne Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Rīga | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Ropaži Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Salaspils Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Saldus Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Saulkrasti Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Sigulda Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Smiltene Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| South Kurzeme Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Talsi Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Tukums Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Valka | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Valmiera Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Varakļāni Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Ventspils | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Ventspils Municipality | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
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 |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Latvia
Does Latvia use Daylight Saving Time in 2037?
Yes, Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2037 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 2037. 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 2037, 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.