When is the next time change in North Macedonia?

The next clock change in North Macedonia will be on Sunday, 31 March 1996. 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 31 Mar 1996, 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 🇲🇰 (1996)

Q: Does North Macedonia use Daylight Saving Time in 1996?

North Macedonia observes Daylight Saving Time in 1996. 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

31 MAR

31 Mar 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 March 1996, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 March 1996, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

27 OCT

27 Oct 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 October 1996, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 October 1996, 02:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Oct 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in North Macedonia (1996)

Municipality	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Arachinovo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Berovo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Bitola	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Bogdanci	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Bogovinje	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Bosilovo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Brvenica	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Centar Zhupa	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Češinovo-Obleševo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Chashka	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Chucher Sandevo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Debar	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Debarca	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Delchevo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Demir Hisar	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Demir Kapija	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Dojran	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Dolneni	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Gevgelija	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Gostivar	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Grad Skopje	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Gradsko	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Ilinden	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Jegunovce	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Karbinci	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Kavadarci	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Kichevo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Kochani	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Konche	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Kratovo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Kriva Palanka	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Krivogashtani	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Krushevo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Kumanovo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Lipkovo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Lozovo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Makedonska Kamenica	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Makedonski Brod	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Mavrovo and Rostuša	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Mogila	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Negotino	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Novaci	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Novo Selo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Ohrid	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Opština Sopište	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Pehchevo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Petrovec	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Plasnica	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Prilep	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Probishtip	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Radovish	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Rankovce	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Resen	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Rosoman	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Shtip	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Staro Nagorichane	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Struga	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Strumica	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Studenichani	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Sveti Nikole	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Tearce	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Tetovo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Valandovo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Vasilevo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Veles	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Vevchani	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Vinica	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Vrapchishte	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Zelenikovo	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Zhelino	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996
Zrnovci	31 Mar 1996	27 Oct 1996

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 1996?

Yes, North Macedonia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1996 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, 31 March 1996. 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 31 Mar 1996, 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.