Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (1980)
| Country: | Romania |
| Capital: | Bucharest |
| Abbreviations: | RO, ROU |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +40 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
22
:
59
After
00
:
00
5 APR
05 Apr 1980 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 05 April 1980, 22:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 05 April 1980, 00:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 05 Apr 1980 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
28 SEP
28 Sep 1980 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 September 1980, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 September 1980, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Sep 1980 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (1980)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Arad County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Arges | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Bacău County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Bihor County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Botoșani County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Brăila County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Brașov County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| București | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Buzău County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Călărași County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Cluj County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Constanța County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Covasna County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Dâmbovița County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Dolj | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Galați County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Giurgiu County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Gorj County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Harghita County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Hunedoara County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Ialomița County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Iași County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Ilfov | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Maramureş | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Mehedinți County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Mureș County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Neamț County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Olt | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Prahova | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Sălaj County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Satu Mare County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Sibiu County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Suceava | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Teleorman County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Timiș County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Tulcea County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Vâlcea County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Vaslui County | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
| Vrancea | 05 Apr 1980 | 28 Sep 1980 |
DST Changes Summary for Romania
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania
Does Romania use Daylight Saving Time in 1980?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1980 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 Romania?
The next scheduled time transition in Romania will take place on Saturday, 05 April 1980. At 22:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Romania follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Romania follows a single, unified schedule. Every county across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Romania?
Following the shift on 05 Apr 1980, 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.