Daylight Savings Time Changes in Moldova 🇲🇩 (2011)
| 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
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00
27 MAR
27 Mar 2011 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 2011, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 2011, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 2011 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
30 OCT
30 Oct 2011 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 October 2011, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 October 2011, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Oct 2011 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Moldova (2011)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Anenii Noi | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Basarabeasca | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Bender Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Briceni | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Cahul | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Cantemir | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Chișinău Municipality | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Cimişlia | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Criuleni | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Donduşeni | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Drochia | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Dubăsari District | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Făleşti | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Floreşti | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Gagauzia | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Glodeni | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Hînceşti | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Ialoveni | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Leova | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Municipiul Bălţi | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Nisporeni | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Orhei | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Raionul Călăraşi | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Raionul Căuşeni | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Raionul Edineţ | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Raionul Ocniţa | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Raionul Ștefan Vodă | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Rezina | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Rîşcani | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Sîngerei | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Şoldăneşti | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Soroca District | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Strășeni | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Taraclia | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Teleneşti | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Transnistria | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
| Ungheni | 27 Mar 2011 | 30 Oct 2011 |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Moldova
Does Moldova use Daylight Saving Time in 2011?
Yes, Moldova observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2011 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, 27 March 2011. 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 27 Mar 2011, 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.