Oct 27, 2024, 4:00 am
| Start DST: | Monday, April 3, 1944 — 1 hour forward |
|---|---|
| End DST: | Monday, October 2, 1944 — 1 hour backward |
Apr 3
Forward 1 hour
Apr 3, 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Monday, April 3, 1944, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, April 3, 1944, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 3, 1944 than the day before. There was more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Oct 2
Back 1 hour
Oct 2, 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Monday, October 2, 1944, 3:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, October 2, 1944, 2:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 2, 1944 than the day before. There was more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
Oct 13
Forward 2 hours
Oct 13, 1944 - Time Zone Change (CET → MSK)
When local standard time was about to reach
Friday, October 13, 1944, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 2 hours to
Friday, October 13, 1944, 2:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Daylight Saving Time in Other Years
DST changes do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
| Year | DST Start (Clock Forward) | DST End (Clock Backward) |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 — 1940 | DST not observed | |
| 1941 | Tuesday, July 1, 12:00 midnight | No DST End |
| 1942 | No DST Start | Monday, November 2, 3:00 am |
| 1943 | Monday, March 29, 2:00 am | Monday, October 4, 3:00 am |
| 1944 | Monday, April 3, 2:00 am | Monday, October 2, 3:00 am |
| 1945 — 1949 | DST not observed | |
| All times are local for Riga. | ||