Daylight Savings Time Changes in Moldova 🇲🇩 (1944)
| 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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3 APR
03 Apr 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 03 April 1944, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 03 April 1944, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 03 Apr 1944 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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23 AUG
23 Aug 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 23 August 1944, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 23 August 1944, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 23 Aug 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Moldova (1944)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Anenii Noi | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Basarabeasca | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Bender Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Briceni | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Cahul | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Cantemir | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Chișinău Municipality | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Cimişlia | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Criuleni | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Donduşeni | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Drochia | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Dubăsari District | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Făleşti | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Floreşti | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Gagauzia | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Glodeni | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Hînceşti | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Ialoveni | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Leova | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Municipiul Bălţi | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Nisporeni | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Orhei | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Raionul Călăraşi | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Raionul Căuşeni | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Raionul Edineţ | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Raionul Ocniţa | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Raionul Ștefan Vodă | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Rezina | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Rîşcani | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Sîngerei | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Şoldăneşti | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Soroca District | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Strășeni | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Taraclia | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Teleneşti | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Transnistria | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
| Ungheni | 03 Apr 1944 | 23 Aug 1944 |
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 1944?
Yes, Moldova observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1944 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, 03 April 1944. 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 03 Apr 1944, 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.