Daylight Savings Time Changes in Greece 🇬🇷 (1978)
| Country: | Greece |
| Capital: | Athens |
| Abbreviations: | GR, GRC |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +30 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
2 APR
02 Apr 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 April 1978, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 April 1978, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 Apr 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
24 SEP
24 Sep 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 24 September 1978, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 24 September 1978, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 24 Sep 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Greece (1978)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attica | 02 Apr 1978 | 24 Sep 1978 |
| Central Greece | 02 Apr 1978 | 24 Sep 1978 |
| Central Macedonia | 02 Apr 1978 | 24 Sep 1978 |
| Crete | 02 Apr 1978 | 24 Sep 1978 |
| East Macedonia and Thrace | 02 Apr 1978 | 24 Sep 1978 |
| Epirus | 02 Apr 1978 | 24 Sep 1978 |
| Ionian Islands | 02 Apr 1978 | 24 Sep 1978 |
| Mount Athos | 02 Apr 1978 | 24 Sep 1978 |
| North Aegean | 02 Apr 1978 | 24 Sep 1978 |
| Peloponnese | 02 Apr 1978 | 24 Sep 1978 |
| South Aegean | 02 Apr 1978 | 24 Sep 1978 |
| Thessaly | 02 Apr 1978 | 24 Sep 1978 |
| West Greece | 02 Apr 1978 | 24 Sep 1978 |
| West Macedonia | 02 Apr 1978 | 24 Sep 1978 |
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 1978?
Yes, Greece observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1978 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 Sunday, 02 April 1978. At 01:59 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 02 Apr 1978, 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.