Daylight Savings Time Changes in North Macedonia ๐ฒ๐ฐ (2028)
| 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
26 MAR
26 Mar 2028 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 March 2028, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 March 2028, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 2028 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
29 OCT
29 Oct 2028 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 2028, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 2028, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2028 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 (2028)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Arachinovo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Berovo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Bitola | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Bogdanci | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Bogovinje | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Bosilovo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Brvenica | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Centar Zhupa | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| ฤeลกinovo-Obleลกevo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Chashka | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Chucher Sandevo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Debar | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Debarca | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Delchevo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Demir Hisar | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Demir Kapija | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Dojran | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Dolneni | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Gevgelija | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Gostivar | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Grad Skopje | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Gradsko | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Ilinden | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Jegunovce | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Karbinci | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Kavadarci | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Kichevo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Kochani | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Konche | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Kratovo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Kriva Palanka | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Krivogashtani | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Krushevo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Kumanovo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Lipkovo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Lozovo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Makedonska Kamenica | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Makedonski Brod | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Mavrovo and Rostuลกa | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Mogila | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Negotino | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Novaci | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Novo Selo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Ohrid | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Opลกtina Sopiลกte | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Pehchevo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Petrovec | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Plasnica | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Prilep | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Probishtip | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Radovish | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Rankovce | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Resen | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Rosoman | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Shtip | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Staro Nagorichane | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Struga | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Strumica | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Studenichani | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Sveti Nikole | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Tearce | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Tetovo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Valandovo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Vasilevo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Veles | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Vevchani | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Vinica | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Vrapchishte | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Zelenikovo | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Zhelino | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Zrnovci | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
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 2028?
Yes, North Macedonia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2028 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, 26 March 2028. 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 26 Mar 2028, 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.