Oct 27, 2024, 4:00 am
| Start DST: | Sunday, May 27, 1979 — 1 hour forward |
|---|---|
| End DST: | Saturday, September 29, 1979 — 1 hour backward |
May 27
Forward 1 hour
May 27, 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, May 27, 1979, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, May 27, 1979, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on May 27, 1979 than the day before. There was more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Sep 30
Back 1 hour
Sep 30, 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, September 30, 1979, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, September 29, 1979, 11:00:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Sep 30, 1979 than the day before. There was more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 — 1978 | DST not observed | |
| 1979 | Sunday, May 27, 12:00 midnight | Sunday, September 30, 12:00 midnight |
| All times are local for Bucharest. | ||