Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania đˇđ´ (2015)
| 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
29 MAR
29 Mar 2015 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 2015, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 2015, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 2015 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
25 OCT
25 Oct 2015 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 October 2015, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 October 2015, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 2015 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (2015)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Arad County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Arges | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| BacÄu County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Bihor County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| BistriČa-NÄsÄud County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| BotoČani County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| BrÄila County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| BraČov County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| BucureČti | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| BuzÄu County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| CÄlÄraČi County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| CaraČ-Severin County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Cluj County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| ConstanČa County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Covasna County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| DâmboviČa County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Dolj | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| GalaČi County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Giurgiu County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Gorj County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Harghita County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Hunedoara County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| IalomiČa County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| IaČi County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Ilfov | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| MaramureĹ | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| MehedinČi County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| MureČ County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| NeamČ County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Olt | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Prahova | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| SÄlaj County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Satu Mare County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Sibiu County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Suceava | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Teleorman County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| TimiČ County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Tulcea County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Vâlcea County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Vaslui County | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Vrancea | 29 Mar 2015 | 25 Oct 2015 |
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 2015?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2015 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, 29 March 2015. 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 29 Mar 2015, 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.