Daylight Savings Time Changes in Spain 🇪🇸 (1938)
| Country: | Spain |
| Capital: | Madrid |
| Abbreviations: | ES, ESP |
| IANA Time Zones: | 3 |
| Dial Code: | +34 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
22
:
59
After
00
:
00
2 APR
02 Apr 1938 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 02 April 1938, 22:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 02 April 1938, 00:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 Apr 1938 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Autonomous Communities in Spain (1938)
| Autonomous Community | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Andalusia | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Aragon | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Asturias | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Balearic Islands | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Basque Country | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Cantabria | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Castille and León | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Castille-La Mancha | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Catalonia | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Ceuta | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Extremadura | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Galicia | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| La Rioja | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Madrid | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Murcia | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Navarre | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
| Valencia | 02 Apr 1938 | - |
Autonomous Communities in Spain that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
DST Changes Summary for Spain
| 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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Spain
Does Spain use Daylight Saving Time in 1938?
Yes, Spain observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1938 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.
Note that this does not apply to the entire country, as 2 autonomous communities do not participate in the change.
When do the clocks change next in Spain?
The next scheduled time transition in Spain will take place on Saturday, 02 April 1938. At 22:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Spain follow the same time change schedule?
No. While the majority of Spain observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 2 autonomous communities (including Canary Islands, Melilla) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in Spain?
Following the shift on 02 Apr 1938, 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.