Daylight Savings Time Changes in Moldova 🇲🇩 (1938)
| 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
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.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
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)
| District | DST 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.