Daylight Savings Time Changes in Greece 🇬🇷 (1981)
| Country: | Greece |
| Capital: | Athens |
| Abbreviations: | GR, GRC |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +30 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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29 MAR
29 Mar 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 1981, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 1981, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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27 SEP
27 Sep 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 September 1981, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 September 1981, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Sep 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Greece (1981)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Attica | 29 Mar 1981 | 27 Sep 1981 |
| Central Greece | 29 Mar 1981 | 27 Sep 1981 |
| Central Macedonia | 29 Mar 1981 | 27 Sep 1981 |
| Crete | 29 Mar 1981 | 27 Sep 1981 |
| East Macedonia and Thrace | 29 Mar 1981 | 27 Sep 1981 |
| Epirus | 29 Mar 1981 | 27 Sep 1981 |
| Ionian Islands | 29 Mar 1981 | 27 Sep 1981 |
| Mount Athos | 29 Mar 1981 | 27 Sep 1981 |
| North Aegean | 29 Mar 1981 | 27 Sep 1981 |
| Peloponnese | 29 Mar 1981 | 27 Sep 1981 |
| South Aegean | 29 Mar 1981 | 27 Sep 1981 |
| Thessaly | 29 Mar 1981 | 27 Sep 1981 |
| West Greece | 29 Mar 1981 | 27 Sep 1981 |
| West Macedonia | 29 Mar 1981 | 27 Sep 1981 |
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 1981?
Yes, Greece observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1981 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, 29 March 1981. At 02:59 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 29 Mar 1981, 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.