Greece Winter Time: When Clocks Go Back This October
Clocks across the country will move back one hour in the early hours of Sunday, giving residents and visitors an extra hour of sleep.
- Greece will switch to winter time on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- At 4:00 am, clocks will be set back to 3:00 am.
- Smartphones and connected devices generally update automatically.
If you are traveling to Greece or have flights scheduled around this weekend, make sure to manually adjust non-connected clocks before going to sleep on Saturday night and double-check your transport schedules.
Transition to Winter Time in Greece
Greece is preparing to return to standard time. In the early hours of Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks throughout the country will move back one hour. At 4:00 am, time will shift back to 3:00 am, effectively giving everyone an extra hour.
This seasonal adjustment complies with existing European Union regulations requiring member states to advance clocks in the spring and turn them back in the autumn, aiming to make better use of daylight throughout the year.
Daily Impact and Regulations
The shift brings more daylight during morning hours while causing the sun to set earlier in the evening. While many welcome the extra rest, others experience minor disruptions to their daily routines as their internal clocks adjust.
Although the European Commission previously proposed ending the biannual time changes, EU member states have not reached a final consensus, keeping the current system in place.
Practical Steps for Visitors
Residents and travelers should remember to set manual clocks back one hour before sleeping on Saturday night, October 24. Meanwhile, internet-connected devices and smartphones are expected to update automatically if configured to the correct time zone.
