{"id":13904,"date":"2026-03-27T21:05:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T19:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=13904"},"modified":"2026-03-27T21:05:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T19:05:30","slug":"perekhid-na-litnij-chas-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/suspilstvo\/perekhid-na-litnij-chas-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Switching to daylight saving time 2026: when to set your clocks"},"content":{"rendered":"

On the night of 28-29 March 2026, Ukraine will host transition to<\/strong> daylight saving time<\/strong>. Clocks are set forward one hour at 03:00. This affects the well-being and biorhythms of many people.<\/p>\n

When daylight saving time will take place<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Why clocks are set back at 03:00<\/h2>\n

Traditionally switching to daylight saving time<\/strong> time<\/strong> takes place at 03:00 to minimise inconvenience to most people. This is the time when passenger traffic and business activity is lowest.<\/p>\n

Daylight saving time also helps to avoid confusion in transport, business and educational schedules.<\/p>\n

Impact on health<\/h2>\n