Daylight Savings Time Changes in North Macedonia ๐ฒ๐ฐ (2005)
| 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
27 MAR
27 Mar 2005 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 2005, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 2005, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 2005 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
30 OCT
30 Oct 2005 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 October 2005, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 October 2005, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Oct 2005 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 (2005)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Arachinovo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Berovo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Bitola | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Bogdanci | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Bogovinje | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Bosilovo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Brvenica | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Centar Zhupa | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| ฤeลกinovo-Obleลกevo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Chashka | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Chucher Sandevo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Debar | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Debarca | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Delchevo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Demir Hisar | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Demir Kapija | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Dojran | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Dolneni | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Gevgelija | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Gostivar | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Grad Skopje | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Gradsko | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Ilinden | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Jegunovce | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Karbinci | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Kavadarci | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Kichevo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Kochani | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Konche | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Kratovo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Kriva Palanka | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Krivogashtani | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Krushevo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Kumanovo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Lipkovo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Lozovo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Makedonska Kamenica | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Makedonski Brod | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Mavrovo and Rostuลกa | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Mogila | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Negotino | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Novaci | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Novo Selo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Ohrid | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Opลกtina Sopiลกte | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Pehchevo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Petrovec | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Plasnica | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Prilep | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Probishtip | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Radovish | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Rankovce | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Resen | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Rosoman | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Shtip | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Staro Nagorichane | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Struga | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Strumica | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Studenichani | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Sveti Nikole | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Tearce | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Tetovo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Valandovo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Vasilevo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Veles | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Vevchani | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Vinica | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Vrapchishte | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Zelenikovo | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Zhelino | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Zrnovci | 27 Mar 2005 | 30 Oct 2005 |
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 2005?
Yes, North Macedonia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2005 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 2005. 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 2005, 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.