Greece to Implement Daylight Saving Time in March 2026

Greece is set to switch to summer time in the early hours of the last Sunday of March 2026, with clocks moving forward by one hour at 3:00 AM.

27 Mar, 08:38 — 27 Mar, 14:15

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Why this matters

Daylight Saving Time is a recurring event that impacts daily routines, energy consumption patterns, and international travel schedules. The shift can cause temporary disruptions to sleep and work schedules for millions of people.

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What 7 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Daylight Saving Time will begin on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in several European countries
Clocks will move forward by one hour at 2 AM or 3 AM local time
The change will result in one less hour of sleep

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Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 29, 2026

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Clocks will move forward one hour

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The change to DST will affect electricity tariffs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Egypt will begin Daylight Saving Time 2026 in April

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Where they diverge

Specific start time for Daylight Saving Time

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Clocks move forward at 3 AM local time

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Clocks move forward at 2 AM local time

Impact of Daylight Saving Time on electricity tariffs

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The shift will change the application of higher and lower daily electricity tariffs

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No mention of electricity tariff changes

Coverage gaps

Egypt's Daylight Saving Time starting in April 2026

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely neutral and factual, focusing on the practical details of the upcoming time change without significant political framing.

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cyprus-mail11d ago

Clocks go forward for daylight saving time on March 29

Cyprus will move to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026. At 3am local time (EET), clocks will move forward one hour to 4am, resulting in the loss of one hour of sleep. The change means evenings will stay brighter for longer. In the UK and Ireland (GMT), clocks will move forward from 1am […]

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