Daylight Savings Time Changes in Greece 🇬🇷 (1979)
| Country: | Greece |
| Capital: | Athens |
| Abbreviations: | GR, GRC |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +30 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
08
:
59
After
10
:
00
1 APR
01 Apr 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 April 1979, 08:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 April 1979, 10:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Apr 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
29 SEP
29 Sep 1979 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 29 September 1979, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 29 September 1979, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Sep 1979 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Greece (1979)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attica | 01 Apr 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Central Greece | 01 Apr 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Central Macedonia | 01 Apr 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Crete | 01 Apr 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| East Macedonia and Thrace | 01 Apr 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Epirus | 01 Apr 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Ionian Islands | 01 Apr 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Mount Athos | 01 Apr 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| North Aegean | 01 Apr 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Peloponnese | 01 Apr 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| South Aegean | 01 Apr 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| Thessaly | 01 Apr 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| West Greece | 01 Apr 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
| West Macedonia | 01 Apr 1979 | 29 Sep 1979 |
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 1979?
Yes, Greece observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1979 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, 01 April 1979. At 08:59 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 01 Apr 1979, 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.