Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (1986)
| Country: | Romania |
| Capital: | Bucharest |
| Abbreviations: | RO, ROU |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +40 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
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30 MAR
30 Mar 1986 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 1986, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 1986, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 1986 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
02
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28 SEP
28 Sep 1986 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 September 1986, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 September 1986, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Sep 1986 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (1986)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Arad County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Arges | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Bacău County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Bihor County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Botoșani County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Brăila County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Brașov County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| București | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Buzău County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Călărași County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Cluj County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Constanța County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Covasna County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Dâmbovița County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Dolj | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Galați County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Giurgiu County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Gorj County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Harghita County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Hunedoara County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Ialomița County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Iași County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Ilfov | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Maramureş | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Mehedinți County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Mureș County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Neamț County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Olt | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Prahova | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Sălaj County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Satu Mare County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Sibiu County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Suceava | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Teleorman County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Timiș County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Tulcea County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Vâlcea County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Vaslui County | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
| Vrancea | 30 Mar 1986 | 28 Sep 1986 |
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 1986?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1986 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 Sunday, 30 March 1986. 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 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 30 Mar 1986, 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.