Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania đˇđ´ (2006)
| Country: | Romania |
| Capital: | Bucharest |
| Abbreviations: | RO, ROU |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +40 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
04
:
00
26 MAR
26 Mar 2006 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 March 2006, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 March 2006, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 2006 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
29 OCT
29 Oct 2006 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 2006, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 2006, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2006 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (2006)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Arad County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Arges | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| BacÄu County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Bihor County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| BistriČa-NÄsÄud County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| BotoČani County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| BrÄila County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| BraČov County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| BucureČti | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| BuzÄu County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| CÄlÄraČi County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| CaraČ-Severin County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Cluj County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| ConstanČa County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Covasna County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| DâmboviČa County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Dolj | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| GalaČi County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Giurgiu County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Gorj County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Harghita County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Hunedoara County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| IalomiČa County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| IaČi County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Ilfov | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| MaramureĹ | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| MehedinČi County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| MureČ County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| NeamČ County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Olt | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Prahova | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| SÄlaj County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Satu Mare County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Sibiu County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Suceava | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Teleorman County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| TimiČ County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Tulcea County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Vâlcea County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Vaslui County | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Vrancea | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
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 2006?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2006 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, 26 March 2006. 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 26 Mar 2006, 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.