Poland’s 2026 clock change: clocks go back on 25 October
Poland returns to standard time overnight on 24–25 October 2026. Check the direction of the change, device settings and travel arrangements.
Poland’s autumn clock change falls on 25 October 2026. The Central Office of Measures lists that date as the end of summer time. Clocks do not change on Sunday 27 September.
When do clocks move, and by how much?
Overnight from Saturday 24 to Sunday 25 October, 03:00 becomes 02:00. Poland returns to standard time, commonly called winter time. The autumn adjustment is the reverse of the spring move forward.
Phones and calendar settings
Our practical suggestion is to check automatic time and time-zone settings rather than assume that every clock will update itself. Devices set manually need separate attention, including clocks in vehicles and household appliances.
Travelling on the changeover night
When arranging a call with someone abroad, specify a city or time zone. Changes do not take place on the same date everywhere, so a familiar time difference is not always a reliable assumption.
Travellers should consult their operator about the specific service running during the changeover night. Do not independently recalculate a departure time from an older ticket. Keep a current reservation confirmation and verify an important connection in the operator’s system.
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