Daylight Savings Time Changes in Montenegro 🇲🇪 (2021)
| Country: | Montenegro |
| Capital: | Podgorica |
| Abbreviations: | ME, MNE |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +382 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
28 MAR
28 Mar 2021 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 March 2021, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 March 2021, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Mar 2021 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
31 OCT
31 Oct 2021 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 October 2021, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 October 2021, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 2021 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Montenegro (2021)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Andrijevica | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Bar | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Berane | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Bijelo Polje | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Budva | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Cetinje | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Danilovgrad | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Gusinje Municipality | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Herceg Novi | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Kotor | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Mojkovac | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Opština Kolašin | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Opština Nikšić | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Opština Plav | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Opština Plužine | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Opština Šavnik | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Opština Žabljak | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Petnjica Municipality | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Pljevlja | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Podgorica | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Rožaje Municipality | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Tivat | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Tuzi Municipality | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Ulcinj | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Zeta | 28 Mar 2021 | 31 Oct 2021 |
DST Changes Summary for Montenegro
| 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 Montenegro
Does Montenegro use Daylight Saving Time in 2021?
Yes, Montenegro observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2021 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 Montenegro?
The next scheduled time transition in Montenegro will take place on Sunday, 28 March 2021. 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 Montenegro follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Montenegro spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each municipality.
How will the next transition affect the day in Montenegro?
Following the shift on 28 Mar 2021, 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.