Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (2024)
Romania observes daylight saving time. Clocks next fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026, switching from EEST (UTC+3) to EET (UTC+2).
| Country: | Romania |
| Capital: | Bucharest |
| Abbreviations: | RO, ROU |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +40 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
31 Mar 2024 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 March 2024, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 March 2024, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 2024 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
27 Oct 2024 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 October 2024, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Oct 2024 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (2024)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Arad County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Arges | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Bacău County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Bihor County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Botoșani County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Brăila County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Brașov County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| București | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Buzău County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Călărași County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Cluj County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Constanța County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Covasna County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Dâmbovița County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Dolj | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Galați County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Giurgiu County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Gorj County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Harghita County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Hunedoara County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Ialomița County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Iași County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Ilfov | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Maramureş | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Mehedinți County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Mureș County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Neamț County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Olt | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Prahova | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Sălaj County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Satu Mare County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Sibiu County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Suceava | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Teleorman County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Timiș County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Tulcea County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Vâlcea County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Vaslui County | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Vrancea | 31 Mar 2024 | 27 Oct 2024 |
DST Changes Summary for Romania
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 30 Mar | 2031 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania
Does Romania use Daylight Saving Time in 2024?
When do the clocks change next in Romania?
Does all of Romania follow the same time change schedule?
How will the next transition affect the day in Romania?
Frequently Asked Questions about DST in Romania
Does Romania observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, giving an extra hour of evening daylight during the warmer months.
When does DST start in Romania in 2024?
In 2024, Daylight Saving Time begins in Romania on March 31, 2024 at 02:59 local time. Clocks spring forward by one hour at this moment.
When does DST end in Romania in 2024?
In 2024, Daylight Saving Time ends in Romania on October 27, 2024 at 03:59 local time. Clocks fall back by one hour, returning to standard time.
When is the next time change in Romania?
The next clock change in Romania is on March 31, 2024, when clocks will fall back by one hour.
What time zone is Romania on after DST ends?
After DST ends, Romania returns to its standard time zone, Europe / Bucharest (Europe/Bucharest). Standard time is the country's year-round baseline; DST adds one hour to that during the warmer months.
Why does Romania use Daylight Saving Time?
Like most countries that observe DST, Romania shifts its clocks to make better use of evening daylight during the summer months, which can reduce electricity demand and shift outdoor activity later into the day. The savings are modest and debated, but the practice remains widespread in mid- and high-latitude countries.