Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (1997)
| Country: | Romania |
| Capital: | Bucharest |
| Abbreviations: | RO, ROU |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +40 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
04
:
00
30 MAR
30 Mar 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 1997, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 1997, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
26 OCT
26 Oct 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 1997, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 1997, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (1997)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Arad County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Arges | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Bacău County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Bihor County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Botoșani County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Brăila County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Brașov County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| București | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Buzău County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Călărași County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Cluj County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Constanța County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Covasna County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Dâmbovița County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Dolj | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Galați County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Giurgiu County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Gorj County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Harghita County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Hunedoara County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ialomița County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Iași County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ilfov | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Maramureş | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Mehedinți County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Mureș County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Neamț County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Olt | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Prahova | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Sălaj County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Satu Mare County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Sibiu County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Suceava | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Teleorman County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Timiș County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Tulcea County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Vâlcea County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Vaslui County | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Vrancea | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
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 1997?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1997 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 1997. At 02:59 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 1997, 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.