Daylight Savings Time Changes in Poland ๐ต๐ฑ (1945)
| Country: | Poland |
| Capital: | Warsaw |
| Abbreviations: | PL, POL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +48 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
28 APR
28 Apr 1945 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 28 April 1945, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 28 April 1945, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Apr 1945 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
31 OCT
31 Oct 1945 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 31 October 1945, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 31 October 1945, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 1945 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Voivodeships in Poland (1945)
| Voivodeship | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Poland | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| Kujawsko-Pomorskie | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| Lesser Poland | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| Lower Silesia | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| Lublin | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| Lubusz | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| ลรณdลบ Voivodeship | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| Masovian | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| Opole Voivodeship | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| Podlasie | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| Pomerania | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| Silesia | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| Subcarpathia | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| ลwiฤtokrzyskie | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| Warmia-Masuria | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
| West Pomerania | 28 Apr 1945 | 31 Oct 1945 |
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 1945?
Yes, Poland observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1945 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 Saturday, 28 April 1945. 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 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 28 Apr 1945, 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.