When is the next time change in Romania?

The next clock change in Romania will be on Sunday, 27 March 2016. 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 27 Mar 2016, 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 🇷🇴 (2016)

Q: Does Romania use Daylight Saving Time in 2016?

Romania observes Daylight Saving Time in 2016. 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

27 MAR

27 Mar 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 2016, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 2016, 04:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 2016 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

30 OCT

30 Oct 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 October 2016, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 October 2016, 03:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Oct 2016 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

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Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (2016)

County	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Alba County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Arad County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Arges	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Bacău County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Bihor County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Bistrița-Năsăud County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Botoșani County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Brăila County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Brașov County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
București	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Buzău County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Călărași County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Caraș-Severin County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Cluj County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Constanța County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Covasna County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Dâmbovița County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Dolj	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Galați County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Giurgiu County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Gorj County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Harghita County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Hunedoara County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Ialomița County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Iași County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Ilfov	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Maramureş	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Mehedinți County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Mureș County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Neamț County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Olt	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Prahova	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Sălaj County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Satu Mare County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Sibiu County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Suceava	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Teleorman County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Timiș County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Tulcea County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Vâlcea County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Vaslui County	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016
Vrancea	27 Mar 2016	30 Oct 2016

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 2016?

Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2016 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, 27 March 2016. 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 27 Mar 2016, 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.