Daylight Savings Time Changes in Netherlands 🇳🇱 (1939)
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Capital: | Amsterdam |
| Abbreviations: | NL, NLD |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +31 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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16 APR
16 Apr 1939 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 16 April 1939, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 16 April 1939, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 16 Apr 1939 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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19 NOV
19 Nov 1939 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 19 November 1939, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 19 November 1939, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 19 Nov 1939 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Netherlands (1939)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Drenthe | 16 Apr 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Flevoland | 16 Apr 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Friesland | 16 Apr 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Gelderland | 16 Apr 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Groningen | 16 Apr 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Limburg | 16 Apr 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| North Brabant | 16 Apr 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| North Holland | 16 Apr 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Overijssel | 16 Apr 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| South Holland | 16 Apr 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Utrecht | 16 Apr 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
| Zeeland | 16 Apr 1939 | 19 Nov 1939 |
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 1939?
Yes, Netherlands observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1939 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, 16 April 1939. 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 16 Apr 1939, 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.