Daylight Savings Time Changes in Moldova 🇲🇩 (1943)
| Country: | Moldova |
| Capital: | Chisinau |
| Abbreviations: | MD, MDA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +373 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
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29 MAR
29 Mar 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 29 March 1943, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 29 March 1943, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
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59
After
02
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00
4 OCT
04 Oct 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 04 October 1943, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 04 October 1943, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Oct 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Moldova (1943)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Anenii Noi | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Basarabeasca | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Bender Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Briceni | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Cahul | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Cantemir | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Chișinău Municipality | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Cimişlia | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Criuleni | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Donduşeni | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Drochia | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Dubăsari District | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Făleşti | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Floreşti | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Gagauzia | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Glodeni | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Hînceşti | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Ialoveni | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Leova | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Municipiul Bălţi | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Nisporeni | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Orhei | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Raionul Călăraşi | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Raionul Căuşeni | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Raionul Edineţ | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Raionul Ocniţa | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Raionul Ștefan Vodă | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Rezina | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Rîşcani | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Sîngerei | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Şoldăneşti | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Soroca District | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Strășeni | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Taraclia | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Teleneşti | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Transnistria | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Ungheni | 29 Mar 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
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 1943?
Yes, Moldova observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1943 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, 29 March 1943. At 01:59 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 29 Mar 1943, 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.