When is the next time change in North Macedonia?

The next clock change in North Macedonia will be on Sunday, 29 March 1987. At 01:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in North Macedonia?

After the clocks change on 29 Mar 1987, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in North Macedonia 🇲🇰 (1987)

Q: Does North Macedonia use Daylight Saving Time in 1987?

North Macedonia observes Daylight Saving Time in 1987. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of North Macedonia follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	North Macedonia
Capital:	Skopje
Abbreviations:	MK, MKD
IANA Time Zones:	2
Dial Code:	+389

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

29 MAR

29 Mar 1987 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 1987, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 1987, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 1987 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

27 SEP

27 Sep 1987 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 September 1987, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 September 1987, 02:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Sep 1987 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in North Macedonia (1987)

Municipality	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Arachinovo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Berovo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Bitola	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Bogdanci	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Bogovinje	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Bosilovo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Brvenica	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Centar Zhupa	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Češinovo-Obleševo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Chashka	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Chucher Sandevo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Debar	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Debarca	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Delchevo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Demir Hisar	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Demir Kapija	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Dojran	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Dolneni	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Gevgelija	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Gostivar	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Grad Skopje	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Gradsko	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Ilinden	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Jegunovce	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Karbinci	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Kavadarci	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Kichevo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Kochani	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Konche	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Kratovo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Kriva Palanka	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Krivogashtani	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Krushevo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Kumanovo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Lipkovo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Lozovo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Makedonska Kamenica	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Makedonski Brod	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Mavrovo and Rostuša	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Mogila	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Negotino	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Novaci	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Novo Selo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Ohrid	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Opština Sopište	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Pehchevo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Petrovec	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Plasnica	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Prilep	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Probishtip	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Radovish	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Rankovce	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Resen	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Rosoman	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Shtip	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Staro Nagorichane	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Struga	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Strumica	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Studenichani	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Sveti Nikole	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Tearce	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Tetovo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Valandovo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Vasilevo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Veles	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Vevchani	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Vinica	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Vrapchishte	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Zelenikovo	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Zhelino	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987
Zrnovci	29 Mar 1987	27 Sep 1987

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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Does North Macedonia use Daylight Saving Time in 1987?

Yes, North Macedonia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1987 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 Sunday, 29 March 1987. 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 29 Mar 1987, 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.