Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania đˇđ´ (2018)
| 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
25 MAR
25 Mar 2018 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 March 2018, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 March 2018, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Mar 2018 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
28 OCT
28 Oct 2018 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 October 2018, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 October 2018, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Oct 2018 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (2018)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Arad County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Arges | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| BacÄu County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Bihor County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| BistriČa-NÄsÄud County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| BotoČani County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| BrÄila County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| BraČov County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| BucureČti | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| BuzÄu County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| CÄlÄraČi County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| CaraČ-Severin County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Cluj County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| ConstanČa County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Covasna County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| DâmboviČa County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Dolj | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| GalaČi County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Giurgiu County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Gorj County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Harghita County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Hunedoara County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| IalomiČa County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| IaČi County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Ilfov | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| MaramureĹ | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| MehedinČi County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| MureČ County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| NeamČ County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Olt | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Prahova | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| SÄlaj County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Satu Mare County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Sibiu County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Suceava | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Teleorman County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| TimiČ County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Tulcea County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Vâlcea County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Vaslui County | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Vrancea | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
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 2018?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2018 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, 25 March 2018. 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 25 Mar 2018, 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.