Daylight Savings Time Changes in Moldova 🇲🇩 (1932)
| Country: | Moldova |
| Capital: | Chisinau |
| Abbreviations: | MD, MDA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +373 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
20 MAY
20 May 1932 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 20 May 1932, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 20 May 1932, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 20 May 1932 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
2 OCT
02 Oct 1932 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 October 1932, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 October 1932, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Oct 1932 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Moldova (1932)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Anenii Noi | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Basarabeasca | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Bender Municipality | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Briceni | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Cahul | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Cantemir | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Chișinău Municipality | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Cimişlia | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Criuleni | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Donduşeni | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Drochia | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Dubăsari District | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Făleşti | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Floreşti | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Gagauzia | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Glodeni | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Hînceşti | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Ialoveni | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Leova | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Municipiul Bălţi | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Nisporeni | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Orhei | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Raionul Călăraşi | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Raionul Căuşeni | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Raionul Edineţ | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Raionul Ocniţa | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Raionul Ștefan Vodă | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Rezina | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Rîşcani | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Sîngerei | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Şoldăneşti | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Soroca District | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Strășeni | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Taraclia | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Teleneşti | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Transnistria | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
| Ungheni | 20 May 1932 | 02 Oct 1932 |
DST Changes Summary for Moldova
| 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 Moldova
Does Moldova use Daylight Saving Time in 1932?
Yes, Moldova observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1932 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 Moldova?
The next scheduled time transition in Moldova will take place on Friday, 20 May 1932. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Moldova follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Moldova spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each district.
How will the next transition affect the day in Moldova?
Following the shift on 20 May 1932, 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.