Daylight Savings Time Changes in Greenland 🇬🇱 (2023)
| Country: | Greenland |
| Capital: | Nuuk |
| Abbreviations: | GL, GRL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 5 |
| Dial Code: | +299 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
25 MAR
25 Mar 2023 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 25 March 2023, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 25 March 2023, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Mar 2023 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
29 OCT
29 Oct 2023 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 2023, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 2023, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2023 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Greenland (2023)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Avannaata | 25 Mar 2023 | 29 Oct 2023 |
| Kujalleq | 25 Mar 2023 | 29 Oct 2023 |
| Qeqertalik | 25 Mar 2023 | 29 Oct 2023 |
| Qeqqata | 25 Mar 2023 | 29 Oct 2023 |
Regions in Greenland that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
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 |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Greenland
Does Greenland use Daylight Saving Time in 2023?
Yes, Greenland observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2023 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.
Note that this does not apply to the entire country, as 1 regions do not participate in the change.
When do the clocks change next in Greenland?
The next scheduled time transition in Greenland will take place on Saturday, 25 March 2023. 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 Greenland follow the same time change schedule?
No. While the majority of Greenland observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 1 regions (including Sermersooq) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in Greenland?
Following the shift on 25 Mar 2023, 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.