Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (1990)
| Country: | Romania |
| Capital: | Bucharest |
| Abbreviations: | RO, ROU |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +40 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
03
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25 MAR
25 Mar 1990 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 March 1990, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 March 1990, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Mar 1990 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
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59
After
02
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00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1990 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 1990, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 1990, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1990 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (1990)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Arad County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Arges | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Bacău County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Bihor County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Botoșani County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Brăila County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Brașov County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| București | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Buzău County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Călărași County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Cluj County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Constanța County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Covasna County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Dâmbovița County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Dolj | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Galați County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Giurgiu County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Gorj County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Harghita County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Hunedoara County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Ialomița County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Iași County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Ilfov | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Maramureş | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Mehedinți County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Mureș County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Neamț County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Olt | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Prahova | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Sălaj County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Satu Mare County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Sibiu County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Suceava | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Teleorman County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Timiș County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Tulcea County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Vâlcea County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Vaslui County | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Vrancea | 25 Mar 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
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 1990?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1990 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, 25 March 1990. 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 25 Mar 1990, 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.