Daylight Savings Time Changes in Greece 🇬🇷 (1932)
| Country: | Greece |
| Capital: | Athens |
| Abbreviations: | GR, GRC |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +30 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
6 JUL
06 Jul 1932 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 06 July 1932, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 06 July 1932, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 06 Jul 1932 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
31 AUG
31 Aug 1932 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 31 August 1932, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 31 August 1932, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Aug 1932 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Greece (1932)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attica | 06 Jul 1932 | 31 Aug 1932 |
| Central Greece | 06 Jul 1932 | 31 Aug 1932 |
| Central Macedonia | 06 Jul 1932 | 31 Aug 1932 |
| Crete | 06 Jul 1932 | 31 Aug 1932 |
| East Macedonia and Thrace | 06 Jul 1932 | 31 Aug 1932 |
| Epirus | 06 Jul 1932 | 31 Aug 1932 |
| Ionian Islands | 06 Jul 1932 | 31 Aug 1932 |
| Mount Athos | 06 Jul 1932 | 31 Aug 1932 |
| North Aegean | 06 Jul 1932 | 31 Aug 1932 |
| Peloponnese | 06 Jul 1932 | 31 Aug 1932 |
| South Aegean | 06 Jul 1932 | 31 Aug 1932 |
| Thessaly | 06 Jul 1932 | 31 Aug 1932 |
| West Greece | 06 Jul 1932 | 31 Aug 1932 |
| West Macedonia | 06 Jul 1932 | 31 Aug 1932 |
DST Changes Summary for Greece
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Greece
Does Greece use Daylight Saving Time in 1932?
Yes, Greece observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1932 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Greece?
The next scheduled time transition in Greece will take place on Wednesday, 06 July 1932. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Greece follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Greece follows a single, unified schedule. Every region across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Greece?
Following the shift on 06 Jul 1932, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.