Daylight Savings Time Changes in Moldova 🇲🇩 (1938)

Next change:
APR
2
1 hour Forward
02 Apr 1938, 23:59
Country: Moldova
Capital: Chisinau
Abbreviations: MD, MDA
IANA Time Zones: 2
Dial Code: +373

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

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After
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2 APR

02 Apr 1938 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 02 April 1938, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 02 April 1938, 01:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 Apr 1938 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

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After
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2 OCT

02 Oct 1938 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 October 1938, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 October 1938, 00:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Oct 1938 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Moldova (1938)

DistrictDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Anenii Noi 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Basarabeasca 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Bender Municipality 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Briceni 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Cahul 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Cantemir 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Chișinău Municipality 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Cimişlia 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Criuleni 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Donduşeni 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Drochia 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Dubăsari District 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Făleşti 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Floreşti 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Gagauzia 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Glodeni 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Hînceşti 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Ialoveni 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Leova 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Municipiul Bălţi 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Nisporeni 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Orhei 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Raionul Călăraşi 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Raionul Căuşeni 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Raionul Edineţ 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Raionul Ocniţa 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Raionul Ștefan Vodă 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Rezina 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Rîşcani 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Sîngerei 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Şoldăneşti 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Soroca District 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Strășeni 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Taraclia 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Teleneşti 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Transnistria 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938
Ungheni 02 Apr 1938 02 Oct 1938

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 1938?

Yes, Moldova observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1938 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, 02 April 1938. 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 02 Apr 1938, 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.

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