Daylight Savings Time Changes in Moldova 🇲🇩 (1940)
| 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
14 AUG
14 Aug 1940 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 14 August 1940, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 14 August 1940, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 14 Aug 1940 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Moldova (1940)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Anenii Noi | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Basarabeasca | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Bender Municipality | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Briceni | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Cahul | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Cantemir | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Chișinău Municipality | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Cimişlia | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Criuleni | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Donduşeni | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Drochia | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Dubăsari District | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Făleşti | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Floreşti | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Gagauzia | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Glodeni | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Hînceşti | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Ialoveni | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Leova | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Municipiul Bălţi | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Nisporeni | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Orhei | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Raionul Călăraşi | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Raionul Căuşeni | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Raionul Edineţ | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Raionul Ocniţa | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Raionul Ștefan Vodă | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Rezina | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Rîşcani | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Sîngerei | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Şoldăneşti | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Soroca District | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Strășeni | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Taraclia | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Teleneşti | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Transnistria | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
| Ungheni | 14 Aug 1940 | - |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Moldova
Does Moldova use Daylight Saving Time in 1940?
Yes, Moldova observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1940 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 Wednesday, 14 August 1940. 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 14 Aug 1940, 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.