Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (1999)
| 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
28 MAR
28 Mar 1999 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 March 1999, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 March 1999, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Mar 1999 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
31 OCT
31 Oct 1999 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 October 1999, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 October 1999, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 1999 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (1999)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Arad County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Arges | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Bacău County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Bihor County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Botoșani County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Brăila County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Brașov County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| București | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Buzău County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Călărași County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Cluj County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Constanța County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Covasna County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Dâmbovița County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Dolj | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Galați County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Giurgiu County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Gorj County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Harghita County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Hunedoara County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ialomița County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Iași County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Ilfov | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Maramureş | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Mehedinți County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Mureș County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Neamț County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Olt | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Prahova | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Sălaj County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Satu Mare County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Sibiu County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Suceava | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Teleorman County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Timiș County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Tulcea County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Vâlcea County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Vaslui County | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
| Vrancea | 28 Mar 1999 | 31 Oct 1999 |
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 1999?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1999 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, 28 March 1999. 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 28 Mar 1999, 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.