On the night of 28-29 March 2026, Ukraine will host transition to daylight saving time. Clocks are set forward one hour at 03:00. This affects the well-being and biorhythms of many people.
When daylight saving time will take place
In 2026, Ukrainians will switch to daylight saving time on the night of 28-29 March. At 03:00, the clocks should be set one hour forward.
The time change takes place every year in accordance with a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The aim is to make more efficient use of daylight hours in the spring and summer.
Why clocks are set back at 03:00
Traditionally switching to daylight saving time time takes place at 03:00 to minimise inconvenience to most people. This is the time when passenger traffic and business activity is lowest.
Daylight saving time also helps to avoid confusion in transport, business and educational schedules.
Impact on health
- Time changes can cause sleep disturbances, irritability and fatigue.
- Doctors advise to gradually change your daily routine a few days before changing the clocks.
- People with chronic diseases and children should be especially careful.
Context.
In Ukraine, daylight saving time has been in place since Soviet times. Discussions about abolishing the change of time are ongoing, but for now the time change remains in place.
The issue of abandoning seasonal daylight saving time has been repeatedly considered by the Verkhovna Rada, but no final decisions have been made.
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