The next time change in Poland: March 30, 2025
The change to summertime in Poland occurs on the last Sunday of March. Poland switches back to regular time on the last Sunday of October.
The European Union lawmakers wanted to end the twice-a-year (March and October) custom of time changes throughout the European Union, leaving member states the freedom to decide their standard time. However, the coronavirus pandemic has put these plans in Poland on hold.
- March 30, 2025
On Sunday night, March 30, at 02:00 am, clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00 am.
- October 26, 2025
On Sunday night, October 26, at 03:00 am, clocks are turned backward 1 hour to 02:00 am. This means that we can sleep that day an hour longer. However, there are also disadvantages – it will get darker earlier.
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