Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (1994)
| Country: | Romania |
| Capital: | Bucharest |
| Abbreviations: | RO, ROU |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +40 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
26 MAR
26 Mar 1994 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 26 March 1994, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 26 March 1994, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 1994 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
24 SEP
24 Sep 1994 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 24 September 1994, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 24 September 1994, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 24 Sep 1994 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (1994)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Arad County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Arges | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Bacău County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Bihor County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Botoșani County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Brăila County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Brașov County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| București | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Buzău County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Călărași County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Cluj County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Constanța County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Covasna County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Dâmbovița County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Dolj | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Galați County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Giurgiu County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Gorj County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Harghita County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Hunedoara County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Ialomița County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Iași County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Ilfov | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Maramureş | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Mehedinți County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Mureș County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Neamț County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Olt | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Prahova | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Sălaj County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Satu Mare County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Sibiu County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Suceava | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Teleorman County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Timiș County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Tulcea County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Vâlcea County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Vaslui County | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
| Vrancea | 26 Mar 1994 | 24 Sep 1994 |
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 1994?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1994 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, 26 March 1994. At 23:59 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 1994, 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.