Daylight Savings Time Changes in Netherlands 🇳🇱 (1935)
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Capital: | Amsterdam |
| Abbreviations: | NL, NLD |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +31 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
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59
After
03
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00
31 MAR
31 Mar 1935 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 March 1935, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 March 1935, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1935 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
6 OCT
06 Oct 1935 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 06 October 1935, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 06 October 1935, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 06 Oct 1935 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Netherlands (1935)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Drenthe | 31 Mar 1935 | 06 Oct 1935 |
| Flevoland | 31 Mar 1935 | 06 Oct 1935 |
| Friesland | 31 Mar 1935 | 06 Oct 1935 |
| Gelderland | 31 Mar 1935 | 06 Oct 1935 |
| Groningen | 31 Mar 1935 | 06 Oct 1935 |
| Limburg | 31 Mar 1935 | 06 Oct 1935 |
| North Brabant | 31 Mar 1935 | 06 Oct 1935 |
| North Holland | 31 Mar 1935 | 06 Oct 1935 |
| Overijssel | 31 Mar 1935 | 06 Oct 1935 |
| South Holland | 31 Mar 1935 | 06 Oct 1935 |
| Utrecht | 31 Mar 1935 | 06 Oct 1935 |
| Zeeland | 31 Mar 1935 | 06 Oct 1935 |
DST Changes Summary for Netherlands
| 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 Netherlands
Does Netherlands use Daylight Saving Time in 1935?
Yes, Netherlands observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1935 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 Netherlands?
The next scheduled time transition in Netherlands will take place on Sunday, 31 March 1935. 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 Netherlands follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Netherlands spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each province.
How will the next transition affect the day in Netherlands?
Following the shift on 31 Mar 1935, 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.