Daylight Savings Time Changes in Moldova 🇲🇩 (1993)
| 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
27 MAR
27 Mar 1993 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 27 March 1993, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 27 March 1993, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 1993 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
25 SEP
25 Sep 1993 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 25 September 1993, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 25 September 1993, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Sep 1993 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Moldova (1993)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Anenii Noi | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Basarabeasca | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Bender Municipality | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Briceni | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Cahul | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Cantemir | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Chișinău Municipality | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Cimişlia | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Criuleni | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Donduşeni | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Drochia | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Dubăsari District | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Făleşti | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Floreşti | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Gagauzia | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Glodeni | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Hînceşti | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Ialoveni | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Leova | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Municipiul Bălţi | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Nisporeni | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Orhei | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Raionul Călăraşi | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Raionul Căuşeni | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Raionul Edineţ | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Raionul Ocniţa | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Raionul Ștefan Vodă | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Rezina | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Rîşcani | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Sîngerei | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Şoldăneşti | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Soroca District | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Strășeni | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Taraclia | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Teleneşti | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Transnistria | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
| Ungheni | 27 Mar 1993 | 25 Sep 1993 |
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 1993?
Yes, Moldova observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1993 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 Saturday, 27 March 1993. 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 27 Mar 1993, 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.