Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (2033)
| 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
27 MAR
27 Mar 2033 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 2033, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 2033, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 2033 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
30 OCT
30 Oct 2033 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 October 2033, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 October 2033, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Oct 2033 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (2033)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Arad County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Arges | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Bacău County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Bihor County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Bistrița-Năsăud County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Botoșani County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Brăila County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Brașov County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| București | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Buzău County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Călărași County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Cluj County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Constanța County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Covasna County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Dâmbovița County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Dolj | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Galați County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Giurgiu County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Gorj County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Harghita County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Hunedoara County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Ialomița County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Iași County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Ilfov | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Maramureş | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Mehedinți County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Mureș County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Neamț County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Olt | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Prahova | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Sălaj County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Satu Mare County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Sibiu County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Suceava | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Teleorman County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Timiș County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Tulcea County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Vâlcea County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Vaslui County | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
| Vrancea | 27 Mar 2033 | 30 Oct 2033 |
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 2033?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2033 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, 27 March 2033. 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 27 Mar 2033, 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.