Daylight Savings Time Changes in Slovenia 🇸🇮 (2017)
Slovenia observes daylight saving time. Clocks next fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026, switching from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
| Country: | Slovenia |
| Capital: | Ljubljana |
| Abbreviations: | SI, SVN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +386 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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26 MAR
26 Mar 2017 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 March 2017, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 March 2017, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 2017 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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29 OCT
29 Oct 2017 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 2017, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 2017, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2017 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Municipalities in Slovenia (2017)
| Municipality | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ajdovščina Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Beltinci | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Benedikt | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Bistrica ob Sotli | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Bloke | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Bohinj Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Borovnica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Brda | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Brezovica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Cankova | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Celje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Cerklje na Gorenjskem | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Cerkno | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Cerkvenjak | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Cirkulane | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Črna na Koroškem Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Črnomelj Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Destrnik | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Dobje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Dobrepolje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Dobrna | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Dobrova-Polhov Gradec | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Dobrovnik | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Dol pri Ljubljani | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Dolenjske Toplice | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Dornava | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Dravograd | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Duplek | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Gornja Radgona | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Gornji Grad | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Gornji Petrovci | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Grad | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Grosuplje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Hajdina | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Hodos | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Horjul | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Hrastnik Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Hrpelje-Kozina | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Idrija | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Ig Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Ilirska Bistrica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Izola | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Jesenice | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Jezersko | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Kamnik | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Kanal ob Soči Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Kobarid Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Kobilje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Komen | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Komenda | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Koper | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Kostanjevica na Krki | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Kostel | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Kozje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Kranjska Gora | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Krško | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Kungota | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Kuzma | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Laško Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Lenart | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Lendava | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Litija | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Ljubljana | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Ljubno | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Ljutomer | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Log–Dragomer | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Logatec | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Loška Dolina Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Lovrenc na Pohorju | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Lukovica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Makole | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Maribor City Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Markovci | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Medvode | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Mestna Občina Novo mesto | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Metlika | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Miren-Kostanjevica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Mirna Peč Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Mislinja | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Mokronog-Trebelno Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Moravske Toplice | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Mozirje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Murska Sobota | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Muta | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Naklo | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Nazarje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Nova Gorica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Apače | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Bled | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Bovec | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Braslovče | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Brežice | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Črenšovci | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Divača | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Domžale | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Gorenja vas-Poljane | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Gorišnica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Hoče-Slivnica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Ivančna Gorica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Juršinci | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Kidričevo | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Kočevje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Križevci | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Loški Potok | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Luče | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Majšperk | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Mengeš | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Mežica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Miklavž na Dravskem Polju | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Moravče | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Ormož | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Podčetrtek | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Poljčane | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Rače-Fram | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Ravne na Koroškem | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Razkrižje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Rečica ob Savinji | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Rogaška Slatina | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Rogašovci | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Šalovci | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Semič | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Šempeter-Vrtojba | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Šenčur | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Šentilj | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Šentjernej | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Sežana | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Škocjan | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Škofljica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Šmarje pri Jelšah | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Šmartno ob Paki | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Šmartno pri Litiji | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Sodražica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Šoštanj | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Starše | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Štore | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Sveti Andraž v Slovenskih Goricah | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Sveti Jurij ob Ščavnici | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Tišina | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Tolmin | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Trnovska vas | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Tržič | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Turnišče | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Velike Lašče | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Veržej | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Žalec | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Zavrč | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Žetale | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Žiri | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Žirovnica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Občina Žužemberk | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Odranci | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Oplotnica Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Osilnica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Pesnica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Piran | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Pivka | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Podlehnik | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Podvelka | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Polzela | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Postojna | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Prebold | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Preddvor | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Prevalje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Ptuj | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Puconci | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Radeče Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Radenci | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Radlje ob Dravi | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Radovljica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Ribnica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Ribnica na Pohorju | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Rogatec | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Ruše Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Selnica ob Dravi | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Sentjur | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Sevnica Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Škofja Loka | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Slovenj Gradec | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Slovenska Bistrica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Slovenske Konjice | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Solčava Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Sveta Ana Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih Goricah | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Tabor | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Trbovlje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Trebnje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Trzin | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Velenje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Velika Polana | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Videm | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Vipava | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Vitanje | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Vodice | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Vojnik | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Vransko | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Vrhnika | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Vuzenica | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Zagorje ob Savi Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Železniki Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Zreče Municipality | 26 Mar 2017 | 29 Oct 2017 |
DST Changes Summary for Slovenia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 30 Mar | 2031 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Slovenia
Does Slovenia use Daylight Saving Time in 2017?
Yes, Slovenia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2017 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 Slovenia?
The next scheduled time transition in Slovenia will take place on Sunday, 26 March 2017. 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 Slovenia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Slovenia spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each municipality.
How will the next transition affect the day in Slovenia?
Following the shift on 26 Mar 2017, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about DST in Slovenia
Does Slovenia observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Slovenia 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 Slovenia in 2017?
In 2017, Daylight Saving Time begins in Slovenia on March 26, 2017 at 01:59 local time. Clocks spring forward by one hour at this moment.
When does DST end in Slovenia in 2017?
In 2017, Daylight Saving Time ends in Slovenia on October 29, 2017 at 02:59 local time. Clocks fall back by one hour, returning to standard time.
When is the next time change in Slovenia?
The next clock change in Slovenia is on March 26, 2017, when clocks will fall back by one hour.
What time zone is Slovenia on after DST ends?
After DST ends, Slovenia returns to its standard time zone, Europe / Belgrade (Europe/Belgrade). Standard time is the country's year-round baseline; DST adds one hour to that during the warmer months.
Why does Slovenia use Daylight Saving Time?
Like most countries that observe DST, Slovenia 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.