Daylight Savings Time Changes in North Macedonia 🇲🇰 (1944)
| Country: | North Macedonia |
| Capital: | Skopje |
| Abbreviations: | MK, MKD |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +389 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
3 APR
03 Apr 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 03 April 1944, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 03 April 1944, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 03 Apr 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
2 OCT
02 Oct 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 02 October 1944, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 02 October 1944, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Oct 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in North Macedonia (1944)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Arachinovo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Berovo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Bitola | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Bogdanci | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Bogovinje | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Bosilovo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Brvenica | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Centar Zhupa | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Češinovo-Obleševo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Chashka | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Chucher Sandevo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Debar | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Debarca | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Delchevo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Demir Hisar | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Demir Kapija | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Dojran | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Dolneni | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Gevgelija | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Gostivar | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Grad Skopje | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Gradsko | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Ilinden | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Jegunovce | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Karbinci | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Kavadarci | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Kichevo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Kochani | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Konche | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Kratovo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Kriva Palanka | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Krivogashtani | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Krushevo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Kumanovo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Lipkovo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Lozovo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Makedonska Kamenica | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Makedonski Brod | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Mavrovo and Rostuša | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Mogila | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Negotino | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Novaci | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Novo Selo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Ohrid | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Opština Sopište | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Pehchevo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Petrovec | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Plasnica | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Prilep | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Probishtip | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Radovish | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Rankovce | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Resen | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Rosoman | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Shtip | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Staro Nagorichane | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Struga | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Strumica | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Studenichani | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Sveti Nikole | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Tearce | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Tetovo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Valandovo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Vasilevo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Veles | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Vevchani | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Vinica | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Vrapchishte | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Zelenikovo | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Zhelino | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
| Zrnovci | 03 Apr 1944 | 02 Oct 1944 |
DST Changes Summary for North Macedonia
| 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 North Macedonia
Does North Macedonia use Daylight Saving Time in 1944?
Yes, North Macedonia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1944 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 North Macedonia?
The next scheduled time transition in North Macedonia will take place on Monday, 03 April 1944. 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 North Macedonia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia?
Following the shift on 03 Apr 1944, 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.