Daylight Savings Time Changes in Moldova 🇲🇩 (1936)
| 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
4 APR
04 Apr 1936 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 04 April 1936, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 04 April 1936, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 04 Apr 1936 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
4 OCT
04 Oct 1936 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 04 October 1936, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 04 October 1936, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Oct 1936 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Moldova (1936)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Anenii Noi | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Basarabeasca | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Bender Municipality | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Briceni | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Cahul | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Cantemir | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Chișinău Municipality | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Cimişlia | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Criuleni | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Donduşeni | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Drochia | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Dubăsari District | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Făleşti | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Floreşti | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Gagauzia | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Glodeni | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Hînceşti | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Ialoveni | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Leova | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Municipiul Bălţi | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Nisporeni | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Orhei | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Raionul Călăraşi | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Raionul Căuşeni | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Raionul Edineţ | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Raionul Ocniţa | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Raionul Ștefan Vodă | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Rezina | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Rîşcani | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Sîngerei | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Şoldăneşti | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Soroca District | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Strășeni | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Taraclia | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Teleneşti | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Transnistria | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
| Ungheni | 04 Apr 1936 | 04 Oct 1936 |
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 1936?
Yes, Moldova observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1936 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 Saturday, 04 April 1936. 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 04 Apr 1936, 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.