Daylight Savings Time Changes in North Macedonia ๐ฒ๐ฐ (2033)
| 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 2033 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 2033, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 2033, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 2033 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 2033 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 October 2033, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 October 2033, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Oct 2033 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 (2033)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Arachinovo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Berovo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Bitola | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Bogdanci | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Bogovinje | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Bosilovo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Brvenica | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Centar Zhupa | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| ฤeลกinovo-Obleลกevo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Chashka | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Chucher Sandevo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Debar | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Debarca | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Delchevo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Demir Hisar | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Demir Kapija | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Dojran | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Dolneni | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Gevgelija | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Gostivar | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Grad Skopje | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Gradsko | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Ilinden | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Jegunovce | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Karbinci | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Kavadarci | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Kichevo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Kochani | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Konche | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Kratovo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Kriva Palanka | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Krivogashtani | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Krushevo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Kumanovo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Lipkovo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Lozovo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Makedonska Kamenica | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Makedonski Brod | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Mavrovo and Rostuลกa | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Mogila | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Negotino | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Novaci | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Novo Selo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Ohrid | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Opลกtina Sopiลกte | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Pehchevo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Petrovec | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Plasnica | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Prilep | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Probishtip | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Radovish | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Rankovce | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Resen | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Rosoman | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Shtip | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Staro Nagorichane | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Struga | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Strumica | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Studenichani | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Sveti Nikole | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Tearce | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Tetovo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Valandovo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Vasilevo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Veles | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Vevchani | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Vinica | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Vrapchishte | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Zelenikovo | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Zhelino | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Zrnovci | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
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 2033?
Yes, North Macedonia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2033 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 2033. 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 2033, 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.