Daylight Savings Time Changes in Poland ๐ต๐ฑ (2031)
| Country: | Poland |
| Capital: | Warsaw |
| Abbreviations: | PL, POL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +48 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
30 MAR
30 Mar 2031 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 2031, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 2031, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 2031 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
26 OCT
26 Oct 2031 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 2031, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 2031, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 2031 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Voivodeships in Poland (2031)
| Voivodeship | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Poland | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| Kujawsko-Pomorskie | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| Lesser Poland | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| Lower Silesia | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| Lublin | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| Lubusz | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| ลรณdลบ Voivodeship | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| Masovian | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| Opole Voivodeship | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| Podlasie | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| Pomerania | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| Silesia | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| Subcarpathia | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| ลwiฤtokrzyskie | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| Warmia-Masuria | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
| West Pomerania | 30 Mar 2031 | 26 Oct 2031 |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Poland
Does Poland use Daylight Saving Time in 2031?
Yes, Poland observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2031 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 March 2031. At 01:59 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 Mar 2031, 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.