Oct 26, 2025, 4:00 am
| Start DST: | Monday, April 7, 1941 — 1 hour forward |
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Apr 7
Forward 1 hour
Apr 7, 1941 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Monday, April 7, 1941, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, April 7, 1941, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 7, 1941 than the day before. There was more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Apr 30
Back 1 hour
Apr 30, 1941 - Time Zone Change (EEST → CEST) Decreased
Double DST ended – Clocks were turned back from double DST (2 hours ahead of standard time) to DST (1 hour ahead of standard time).
When local daylight time was about to reach
Wednesday, April 30, 1941, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Tuesday, April 29, 1941, 11:00:00 pm local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Apr 30, 1941 than the day before. There was more light in the morning and less light in the evening.
Daylight Saving Time in Other Years
DST changes do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
| Year | DST Start (Clock Forward) | DST End (Clock Backward) |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 — 1931 | DST not observed | |
| 1932 | Thursday, July 7, 12:00 midnight | Thursday, September 1, 12:00 midnight |
| 1933 — 1940 | DST not observed | |
| 1941 | Monday, April 7, 12:00 midnight | No DST End |
| 1942 | No DST Start | Monday, November 2, 3:00 am |
| 1943 | Tuesday, March 30, 12:00 midnight | Monday, October 4, 12:00 midnight |
| 1944 — 1949 | DST not observed | |
| All times are local for Athens. | ||