When is the next time change in Romania?

The next clock change in Romania will be on Sunday, 31 March 2002. At 02:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Romania?

After the clocks change on 31 Mar 2002, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania 🇷🇴 (2002)

Q: Does Romania use Daylight Saving Time in 2002?

Romania observes Daylight Saving Time in 2002. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Romania follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Romania follows a uniform synchronized schedule across the entire country.

Country:	Romania
Capital:	Bucharest
Abbreviations:	RO, ROU
IANA Time Zones:	1
Dial Code:	+40

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

31 MAR

31 Mar 2002 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 March 2002, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 March 2002, 04:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 2002 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

27 OCT

27 Oct 2002 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 October 2002, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 October 2002, 03:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Oct 2002 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (2002)

County	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Alba County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Arad County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Arges	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Bacău County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Bihor County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Bistrița-Năsăud County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Botoșani County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Brăila County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Brașov County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
București	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Buzău County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Călărași County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Caraș-Severin County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Cluj County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Constanța County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Covasna County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Dâmbovița County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Dolj	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Galați County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Giurgiu County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Gorj County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Harghita County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Hunedoara County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Ialomița County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Iași County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Ilfov	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Maramureş	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Mehedinți County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Mureș County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Neamț County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Olt	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Prahova	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Sălaj County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Satu Mare County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Sibiu County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Suceava	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Teleorman County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Timiș County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Tulcea County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Vâlcea County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Vaslui County	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002
Vrancea	31 Mar 2002	27 Oct 2002

DST Changes Summary for Romania

Date	Year	Change	Time	Details
26 Oct	2025	Back 1 hour	03:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving End
29 Mar	2026	Forward 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 04:00	Daylight Saving Start
25 Oct	2026	Back 1 hour	03:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving End
28 Mar	2027	Forward 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 04:00	Daylight Saving Start
31 Oct	2027	Back 1 hour	03:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving End
26 Mar	2028	Forward 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 04:00	Daylight Saving Start
29 Oct	2028	Back 1 hour	03:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving End
25 Mar	2029	Forward 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 04:00	Daylight Saving Start
28 Oct	2029	Back 1 hour	03:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving End
31 Mar	2030	Forward 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 04:00	Daylight Saving Start
27 Oct	2030	Back 1 hour	03:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving End
30 Mar	2031	Forward 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 04:00	Daylight Saving Start

Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania

Does Romania use Daylight Saving Time in 2002?

Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2002 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 Romania?

The next scheduled time transition in Romania will take place on Sunday, 31 March 2002. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of Romania follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Romania follows a single, unified schedule. Every county across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.

How will the next transition affect the day in Romania?

Following the shift on 31 Mar 2002, 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.