Daylight Savings Time Changes in Slovakia 🇸🇰 (1979)
| Country: | Slovakia |
| Capital: | Bratislava |
| Abbreviations: | SK, SVK |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +421 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
1 APR
01 Apr 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 April 1979, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 April 1979, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Apr 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 1979, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 1979, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Slovakia (1979)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Banská Bystrica Region | 01 Apr 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Bratislava Region | 01 Apr 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Košice Region | 01 Apr 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Nitra Region | 01 Apr 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Prešov Region | 01 Apr 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Trenčín Region | 01 Apr 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Trnava Region | 01 Apr 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
| Žilina Region | 01 Apr 1979 | 30 Sep 1979 |
DST Changes Summary for Slovakia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Slovakia
Does Slovakia use Daylight Saving Time in 1979?
Yes, Slovakia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1979 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 Slovakia?
The next scheduled time transition in Slovakia will take place on Sunday, 01 April 1979. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Slovakia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Slovakia spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.
How will the next transition affect the day in Slovakia?
Following the shift on 01 Apr 1979, 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.