Daylight Savings Time Changes in North Macedonia 🇲🇰 (1945)
| 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
8 MAY
08 May 1945 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 08 May 1945, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 08 May 1945, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 08 May 1945 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
16 SEP
16 Sep 1945 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 16 September 1945, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 16 September 1945, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 16 Sep 1945 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 (1945)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Arachinovo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Berovo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Bitola | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Bogdanci | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Bogovinje | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Bosilovo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Brvenica | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Centar Zhupa | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Češinovo-Obleševo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Chashka | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Chucher Sandevo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Debar | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Debarca | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Delchevo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Demir Hisar | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Demir Kapija | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Dojran | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Dolneni | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Gevgelija | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Gostivar | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Grad Skopje | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Gradsko | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Ilinden | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Jegunovce | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Karbinci | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Kavadarci | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Kichevo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Kochani | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Konche | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Kratovo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Kriva Palanka | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Krivogashtani | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Krushevo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Kumanovo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Lipkovo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Lozovo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Makedonska Kamenica | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Makedonski Brod | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Mavrovo and Rostuša | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Mogila | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Negotino | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Novaci | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Novo Selo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Ohrid | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Opština Sopište | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Pehchevo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Petrovec | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Plasnica | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Prilep | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Probishtip | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Radovish | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Rankovce | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Resen | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Rosoman | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Shtip | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Staro Nagorichane | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Struga | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Strumica | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Studenichani | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Sveti Nikole | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Tearce | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Tetovo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Valandovo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Vasilevo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Veles | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Vevchani | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Vinica | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Vrapchishte | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Zelenikovo | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Zhelino | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
| Zrnovci | 08 May 1945 | 16 Sep 1945 |
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 1945?
Yes, North Macedonia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1945 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 Tuesday, 08 May 1945. 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 08 May 1945, 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.