Daylight Savings Time Changes in Greece 🇬🇷 (1952)
| 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
30 JUN
30 Jun 1952 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 30 June 1952, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 30 June 1952, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Jun 1952 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
1 NOV
01 Nov 1952 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 01 November 1952, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 01 November 1952, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Nov 1952 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Greece (1952)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attica | 30 Jun 1952 | 01 Nov 1952 |
| Central Greece | 30 Jun 1952 | 01 Nov 1952 |
| Central Macedonia | 30 Jun 1952 | 01 Nov 1952 |
| Crete | 30 Jun 1952 | 01 Nov 1952 |
| East Macedonia and Thrace | 30 Jun 1952 | 01 Nov 1952 |
| Epirus | 30 Jun 1952 | 01 Nov 1952 |
| Ionian Islands | 30 Jun 1952 | 01 Nov 1952 |
| Mount Athos | 30 Jun 1952 | 01 Nov 1952 |
| North Aegean | 30 Jun 1952 | 01 Nov 1952 |
| Peloponnese | 30 Jun 1952 | 01 Nov 1952 |
| South Aegean | 30 Jun 1952 | 01 Nov 1952 |
| Thessaly | 30 Jun 1952 | 01 Nov 1952 |
| West Greece | 30 Jun 1952 | 01 Nov 1952 |
| West Macedonia | 30 Jun 1952 | 01 Nov 1952 |
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 1952?
Yes, Greece observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1952 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 Monday, 30 June 1952. 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 30 Jun 1952, 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.