Daylight Savings Time Changes in Romania đˇđ´ (2028)
| 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 2028 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 March 2028, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 March 2028, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 2028 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 2028 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 2028, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 2028, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2028 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Counties in Romania (2028)
| County | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alba County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Arad County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Arges | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| BacÄu County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Bihor County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| BistriČa-NÄsÄud County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| BotoČani County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| BrÄila County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| BraČov County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| BucureČti | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| BuzÄu County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| CÄlÄraČi County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| CaraČ-Severin County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Cluj County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| ConstanČa County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Covasna County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| DâmboviČa County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Dolj | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| GalaČi County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Giurgiu County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Gorj County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Harghita County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Hunedoara County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| IalomiČa County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| IaČi County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Ilfov | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| MaramureĹ | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| MehedinČi County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| MureČ County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| NeamČ County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Olt | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Prahova | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| SÄlaj County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Satu Mare County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Sibiu County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Suceava | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Teleorman County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| TimiČ County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Tulcea County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Vâlcea County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Vaslui County | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
| Vrancea | 26 Mar 2028 | 29 Oct 2028 |
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 2028?
Yes, Romania observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2028 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 2028. 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 2028, 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.