Daylight Saving Ends 2025: Clocks Turn Back 1 Hour – Winter Time Begins

Tonight, some will enjoy an extra hour of sleep as clocks turn back one hour at 4:00 AM on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Following the long-standing practice of changing the clock on the last Sunday of October, time in Greece will shift from 4:00 AM to 3:00 AM, marking the official start of winter time. “Please note that on Sunday, October 26, 2025, daylight saving time ends according to EU Directive 2000/84, and clocks must be set back one hour—from 4:00 AM to 3:00 AM,” announces the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. The change is always scheduled on a Sunday to minimize disruption to daily routines. Experts say it affects the body’s biological clock, causing temporary confusion, so adjusting during a day off is considered easier. The practice began in the 1970s after the 1973 oil crisis to save energy by making better use of daylight. Greece, like most European countries, adopted this system. Since 2018, the EU has debated ending the biannual clock change, with both the European Parliament and Commission proposing its abolition—yet no final decision has been implemented. Winter time will remain in effect until the last Sunday of March 2026, when clocks move forward again. Devices connected to the internet, such as smartphones and tablets, will update automatically; however, remember to manually adjust non-connected clocks.