Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (2018)
| 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
25 MAR
25 Mar 2018 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 March 2018, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 March 2018, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Mar 2018 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
28 OCT
28 Oct 2018 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 October 2018, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 October 2018, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Oct 2018 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (2018)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Arad County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Arges | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Bacău County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Bihor County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Botoșani County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Brăila County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Brașov County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| București | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Buzău County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Călărași County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Cluj County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Constanța County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Covasna County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Dâmbovița County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Dolj | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Galați County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Giurgiu County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Gorj County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Harghita County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Hunedoara County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Ialomița County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Iași County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Ilfov | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Maramureş | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Mehedinți County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Mureș County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Neamț County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Olt | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Prahova | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Sălaj County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Satu Mare County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Sibiu County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Suceava | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Teleorman County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Timiș County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Tulcea County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Vâlcea County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Vaslui County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Vrancea | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania
Does Romania use Daylight Saving Time in 2018?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2018 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 2018. 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 25 Mar 2018, 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.