When is the next time change in North Macedonia?

The next clock change in North Macedonia will be on Sunday, 27 March 1988. 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 27 Mar 1988, 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 🇲🇰 (1988)

Q: Does North Macedonia use Daylight Saving Time in 1988?

North Macedonia observes Daylight Saving Time in 1988. 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

27 MAR

27 Mar 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 1988, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 1988, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

25 SEP

25 Sep 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 September 1988, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 September 1988, 02:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Sep 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

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Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in North Macedonia (1988)

Municipality	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Arachinovo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Berovo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Bitola	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Bogdanci	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Bogovinje	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Bosilovo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Brvenica	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Centar Zhupa	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Češinovo-Obleševo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Chashka	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Chucher Sandevo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Debar	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Debarca	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Delchevo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Demir Hisar	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Demir Kapija	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Dojran	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Dolneni	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Gevgelija	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Gostivar	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Grad Skopje	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Gradsko	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Ilinden	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Jegunovce	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Karbinci	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Kavadarci	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Kichevo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Kochani	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Konche	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Kratovo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Kriva Palanka	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Krivogashtani	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Krushevo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Kumanovo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Lipkovo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Lozovo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Makedonska Kamenica	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Makedonski Brod	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Mavrovo and Rostuša	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Mogila	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Negotino	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Novaci	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Novo Selo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Ohrid	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Opština Sopište	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Pehchevo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Petrovec	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Plasnica	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Prilep	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Probishtip	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Radovish	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Rankovce	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Resen	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Rosoman	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Shtip	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Staro Nagorichane	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Struga	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Strumica	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Studenichani	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Sveti Nikole	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Tearce	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Tetovo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Valandovo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Vasilevo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Veles	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Vevchani	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Vinica	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Vrapchishte	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Zelenikovo	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Zhelino	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Zrnovci	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988

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 1988?

Yes, North Macedonia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 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, 27 March 1988. 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 27 Mar 1988, 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.