Daylight Savings Time Changes in Moldova 🇲🇩 (1942)
| Country: | Moldova |
| Capital: | Chisinau |
| Abbreviations: | MD, MDA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +373 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
2 NOV
02 Nov 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 02 November 1942, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 02 November 1942, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Nov 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Moldova (1942)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Anenii Noi | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Basarabeasca | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Bender Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Briceni | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Cahul | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Cantemir | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Chișinău Municipality | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Cimişlia | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Criuleni | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Donduşeni | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Drochia | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Dubăsari District | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Făleşti | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Floreşti | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Gagauzia | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Glodeni | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Hînceşti | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Ialoveni | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Leova | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Municipiul Bălţi | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Nisporeni | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Orhei | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Raionul Călăraşi | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Raionul Căuşeni | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Raionul Edineţ | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Raionul Ocniţa | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Raionul Ștefan Vodă | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Rezina | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Rîşcani | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Sîngerei | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Şoldăneşti | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Soroca District | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Strășeni | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Taraclia | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Teleneşti | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Transnistria | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Ungheni | - | 02 Nov 1942 |
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 1942?
Yes, Moldova observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 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 Monday, 02 November 1942. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 Nov 1942, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.