Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (1989)
| 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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26 MAR
26 Mar 1989 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 March 1989, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 March 1989, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 1989 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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24 SEP
24 Sep 1989 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 24 September 1989, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 24 September 1989, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 24 Sep 1989 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (1989)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Arad County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Arges | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Bacău County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Bihor County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Botoșani County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Brăila County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Brașov County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| București | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Buzău County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Călărași County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Cluj County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Constanța County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Covasna County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Dâmbovița County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Dolj | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Galați County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Giurgiu County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Gorj County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Harghita County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Hunedoara County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Ialomița County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Iași County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Ilfov | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Maramureş | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Mehedinți County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Mureș County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Neamț County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Olt | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Prahova | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Sălaj County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Satu Mare County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Sibiu County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Suceava | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Teleorman County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Timiș County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Tulcea County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Vâlcea County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Vaslui County | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Vrancea | 26 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
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 1989?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1989 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, 26 March 1989. 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 26 Mar 1989, 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.