Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (1988)
| Country: | Romania |
| Capital: | Bucharest |
| Abbreviations: | RO, ROU |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +40 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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27 MAR
27 Mar 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 1988, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 1988, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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After
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25 SEP
25 Sep 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 September 1988, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 September 1988, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Sep 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (1988)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Arad County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Arges | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Bacău County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Bihor County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Botoșani County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Brăila County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Brașov County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| București | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Buzău County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Călărași County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Cluj County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Constanța County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Covasna County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Dâmbovița County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Dolj | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Galați County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Giurgiu County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Gorj County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Harghita County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Hunedoara County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Ialomița County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Iași County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Ilfov | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Maramureş | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Mehedinți County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Mureș County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Neamț County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Olt | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Prahova | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Sălaj County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Satu Mare County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Sibiu County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Suceava | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Teleorman County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Timiș County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Tulcea County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Vâlcea County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Vaslui County | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Vrancea | 27 Mar 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
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 1988?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 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, 27 March 1988. 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 27 Mar 1988, 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.