Mar 29, 2026, 3:00 am
| Country: | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Long Name: | Republic of Latvia |
| Abbreviations: | LV, LVA |
| Capital: | Riga |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +371 |
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 and less light in the morning.
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 and less light in the evening.
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 History in Latvia
- Latvia first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1918.
- Latvia has observed DST for 50 years between 1918 and 2025.
- Previous time with no Daylight Saving Time was 2000.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics