Daylight Savings Time Changes in Poland ๐ต๐ฑ (1916)
| Country: | Poland |
| Capital: | Warsaw |
| Abbreviations: | PL, POL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +48 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
22
:
59
After
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:
00
30 APR
30 Apr 1916 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 April 1916, 22:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 April 1916, 00:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Apr 1916 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
1 OCT
01 Oct 1916 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 October 1916, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 October 1916, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Oct 1916 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Voivodeships in Poland (1916)
| Voivodeship | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Poland | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| Kujawsko-Pomorskie | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| Lesser Poland | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| Lower Silesia | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| Lublin | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| Lubusz | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| ลรณdลบ Voivodeship | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| Masovian | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| Opole Voivodeship | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| Podlasie | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| Pomerania | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| Silesia | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| Subcarpathia | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| ลwiฤtokrzyskie | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| Warmia-Masuria | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
| West Pomerania | 30 Apr 1916 | 01 Oct 1916 |
DST Changes Summary for Poland
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Poland
Does Poland use Daylight Saving Time in 1916?
Yes, Poland observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1916 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 Poland?
The next scheduled time transition in Poland will take place on Sunday, 30 April 1916. At 22:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Poland follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Poland spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each voivodeship.
How will the next transition affect the day in Poland?
Following the shift on 30 Apr 1916, 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.