Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (2003)
| 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 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 2003, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 2003, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 2003 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 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 2003, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 2003, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 2003 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (2003)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Arad County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Arges | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Bacău County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Bihor County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Botoșani County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Brăila County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Brașov County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| București | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Buzău County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Călărași County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Cluj County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Constanța County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Covasna County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Dâmbovița County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Dolj | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Galați County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Giurgiu County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Gorj County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Harghita County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Hunedoara County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ialomița County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Iași County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Ilfov | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Maramureş | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Mehedinți County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Mureș County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Neamț County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Olt | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Prahova | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Sălaj County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Satu Mare County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Sibiu County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Suceava | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Teleorman County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Timiș County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Tulcea County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Vâlcea County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Vaslui County | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Vrancea | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
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 2003?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2003 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 2003. 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 2003, 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.