Daylight Savings Time Changes in Slovakia ๐ธ๐ฐ (2010)
| 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
28 MAR
28 Mar 2010 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 March 2010, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 March 2010, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Mar 2010 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
31 OCT
31 Oct 2010 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 October 2010, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 October 2010, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 2010 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Slovakia (2010)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Banskรก Bystrica Region | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Bratislava Region | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Koลกice Region | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Nitra Region | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Preลกov Region | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Trenฤรญn Region | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Trnava Region | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| ลฝilina Region | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
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 2010?
Yes, Slovakia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2010 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, 28 March 2010. 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 28 Mar 2010, 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.