Daylight Savings Time Changes in Ukraine 🇺🇦 (1944)
| Country: | Ukraine |
| Capital: | Kyiv |
| Abbreviations: | UA, UKR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 5 |
| Dial Code: | +380 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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3 APR
03 Apr 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 03 April 1944, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 03 April 1944, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 03 Apr 1944 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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12 APR
12 Apr 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 12 April 1944, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 12 April 1944, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 12 Apr 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Oblasts in Ukraine (1944)
| Oblast | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Crimea | 03 Apr 1944 | 12 Apr 1944 |
| Sevastopol City | 03 Apr 1944 | 12 Apr 1944 |
Oblasts in Ukraine that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
DST Changes Summary for Ukraine
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2014 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2014 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Ukraine
Does Ukraine use Daylight Saving Time in 1944?
Yes, Ukraine observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1944 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 25 oblasts do not participate in the change.
When do the clocks change next in Ukraine?
The next scheduled time transition in Ukraine will take place on Monday, 03 April 1944. 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 Ukraine follow the same time change schedule?
No. While the majority of Ukraine observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 25 oblasts (including Cherkasy, Chernihiv and others) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in Ukraine?
Following the shift on 03 Apr 1944, 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.