Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (2028)
| 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
26 MAR
26 Mar 2028 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 March 2028, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 March 2028, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 2028 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
29 OCT
29 Oct 2028 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 2028, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 2028, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2028 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (2028)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Arad County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Arges | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Bacău County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Bihor County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Botoșani County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Brăila County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Brașov County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| București | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Buzău County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Călărași County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Cluj County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Constanța County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Covasna County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Dâmbovița County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Dolj | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Galați County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Giurgiu County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Gorj County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Harghita County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Hunedoara County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Ialomița County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Iași County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Ilfov | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Maramureş | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Mehedinți County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Mureș County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Neamț County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Olt | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Prahova | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Sălaj County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Satu Mare County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Sibiu County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Suceava | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Teleorman County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Timiș County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Tulcea County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Vâlcea County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Vaslui County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Vrancea | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
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 2028?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2028 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, 26 March 2028. 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 26 Mar 2028, 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.