Daylight Savings Time Changes in Liechtenstein 🇱🇮 (1997)
| Country: | Liechtenstein |
| Capital: | Vaduz |
| Abbreviations: | LI, LIE |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +423 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
30 MAR
30 Mar 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 1997, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 1997, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
26 OCT
26 Oct 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 1997, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 1997, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Liechtenstein (1997)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Balzers | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Eschen | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Gamprin | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Mauren | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Planken | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ruggell | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Schaan | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Schellenberg | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Triesen | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Triesenberg | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Vaduz | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
DST Changes Summary for Liechtenstein
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Liechtenstein
Does Liechtenstein use Daylight Saving Time in 1997?
Yes, Liechtenstein observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1997 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 Liechtenstein?
The next scheduled time transition in Liechtenstein will take place on Sunday, 30 March 1997. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Liechtenstein follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Liechtenstein spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each municipality.
How will the next transition affect the day in Liechtenstein?
Following the shift on 30 Mar 1997, 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.