Daylight Savings Time Changes in Moldova 🇲🇩 (1997)
| Country: | Moldova |
| Capital: | Chisinau |
| Abbreviations: | MD, MDA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +373 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
30 MAR
30 Mar 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 1997, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 1997, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
26 OCT
26 Oct 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 1997, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 1997, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Moldova (1997)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Anenii Noi | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Basarabeasca | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Bender Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Briceni | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Cahul | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Cantemir | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Chișinău Municipality | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Cimişlia | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Criuleni | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Donduşeni | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Drochia | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Dubăsari District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Făleşti | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Floreşti | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Gagauzia | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Glodeni | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Hînceşti | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ialoveni | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Leova | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Municipiul Bălţi | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Nisporeni | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Orhei | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Raionul Călăraşi | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Raionul Căuşeni | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Raionul Edineţ | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Raionul Ocniţa | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Raionul Ștefan Vodă | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Rezina | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Rîşcani | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Sîngerei | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Şoldăneşti | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Soroca District | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Strășeni | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Taraclia | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Teleneşti | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Transnistria | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ungheni | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
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 1997?
Yes, Moldova observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1997 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 Sunday, 30 March 1997. 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 30 Mar 1997, 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.