Greece to transition to winter time on October 25, 2026

Clocks in Greece will move back one hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026, marking the return to winter time. The change will occur in the early morning hours when clocks are set back from 04:00 to 03:00, effectively adding one extra hour of sleep.

This seasonal adjustment follows European Union regulations, specifically Directive 2000/84, which synchronizes the transition between summer and winter time across member states. While the European Union has previously considered abolishing seasonal time changes, no decision has been made to end the practice, and Greece continues to follow the biannual schedule.

To mitigate the impact on biological rhythms, such as fatigue or sleep difficulties, experts recommend maintaining a regular sleep schedule of at least seven hours and adjusting to the new time on Sunday.