Daylight Savings Time Changes in Greenland 🇬🇱 (2016)
| Country: | Greenland |
| Capital: | Nuuk |
| Abbreviations: | GL, GRL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 5 |
| Dial Code: | +299 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
21
:
59
After
23
:
00
26 MAR
26 Mar 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 26 March 2016, 21:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 26 March 2016, 23:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 2016 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
22
:
59
After
22
:
00
29 OCT
29 Oct 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 29 October 2016, 22:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 29 October 2016, 22:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2016 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Greenland (2016)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Avannaata | 26 Mar 2016 | 29 Oct 2016 |
| Kujalleq | 26 Mar 2016 | 29 Oct 2016 |
| Qeqertalik | 26 Mar 2016 | 29 Oct 2016 |
| Qeqqata | 26 Mar 2016 | 29 Oct 2016 |
| Sermersooq | 26 Mar 2016 | 29 Oct 2016 |
DST Changes Summary for Greenland
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 22:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 22:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 24 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 27 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 22:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 30 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 22:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 24 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 22:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 30 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 22:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Greenland
Does Greenland use Daylight Saving Time in 2016?
Yes, Greenland observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2016 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 Greenland?
The next scheduled time transition in Greenland will take place on Saturday, 26 March 2016. At 21:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Greenland follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Greenland spans 5 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.
How will the next transition affect the day in Greenland?
Following the shift on 26 Mar 2016, 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.