Daylight Savings Time Changes in Moldova 🇲🇩 (1982)
| 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
31 MAR
31 Mar 1982 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 31 March 1982, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 31 March 1982, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1982 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1982 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 30 September 1982, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Thursday, 30 September 1982, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1982 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Moldova (1982)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Anenii Noi | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Basarabeasca | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Bender Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Briceni | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Cahul | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Cantemir | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Chișinău Municipality | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Cimişlia | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Criuleni | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Donduşeni | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Drochia | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Dubăsari District | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Făleşti | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Floreşti | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Gagauzia | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Glodeni | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Hînceşti | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Ialoveni | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Leova | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Municipiul Bălţi | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Nisporeni | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Orhei | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Raionul Călăraşi | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Raionul Căuşeni | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Raionul Edineţ | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Raionul Ocniţa | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Raionul Ștefan Vodă | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Rezina | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Rîşcani | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Sîngerei | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Şoldăneşti | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Soroca District | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Strășeni | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Taraclia | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Teleneşti | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Transnistria | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
| Ungheni | 31 Mar 1982 | 30 Sep 1982 |
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 1982?
Yes, Moldova observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1982 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, 31 March 1982. 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 31 Mar 1982, 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.