Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania đˇđ´ (2010)
| 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
28 MAR
28 Mar 2010 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 March 2010, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 March 2010, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Mar 2010 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
31 OCT
31 Oct 2010 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 October 2010, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 October 2010, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 2010 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (2010)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Arad County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Arges | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| BacÄu County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Bihor County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| BistriČa-NÄsÄud County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| BotoČani County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| BrÄila County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| BraČov County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| BucureČti | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| BuzÄu County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| CÄlÄraČi County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| CaraČ-Severin County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Cluj County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| ConstanČa County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Covasna County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| DâmboviČa County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Dolj | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| GalaČi County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Giurgiu County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Gorj County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Harghita County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Hunedoara County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| IalomiČa County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| IaČi County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Ilfov | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| MaramureĹ | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| MehedinČi County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| MureČ County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| NeamČ County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Olt | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Prahova | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| SÄlaj County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Satu Mare County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Sibiu County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Suceava | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Teleorman County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| TimiČ County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Tulcea County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Vâlcea County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Vaslui County | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
| Vrancea | 28 Mar 2010 | 31 Oct 2010 |
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 2010?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2010 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, 28 March 2010. 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 28 Mar 2010, 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.