Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (2019)
| 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
31 MAR
31 Mar 2019 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 March 2019, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 March 2019, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 2019 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
27 OCT
27 Oct 2019 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 October 2019, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 October 2019, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Oct 2019 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (2019)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Arad County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Arges | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Bacău County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Bihor County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Botoșani County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Brăila County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Brașov County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| București | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Buzău County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Călărași County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Cluj County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Constanța County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Covasna County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Dâmbovița County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Dolj | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Galați County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Giurgiu County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Gorj County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Harghita County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Hunedoara County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Ialomița County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Iași County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Ilfov | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Maramureş | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Mehedinți County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Mureș County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Neamț County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Olt | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Prahova | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Sălaj County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Satu Mare County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Sibiu County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Suceava | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Teleorman County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Timiș County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Tulcea County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Vâlcea County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Vaslui County | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Vrancea | 31 Mar 2019 | 27 Oct 2019 |
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 2019?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2019 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, 31 March 2019. 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 31 Mar 2019, 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.