Poland will return to standard time on the night of Oct 25‑26, 2025, setting clocks back one hour at 3 a.m., a move that some experts say may affect health.
When Will the Change Happen?
In 2025, Poland will move from daylight saving to standard time on the night of October 25‑26, shifting clocks back one hour at 3:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., returning to Central European Time (UTC+1).
How Does the Change Affect Health?
Experts note that each time shift disrupts the circadian rhythm. The autumn rollback shortens daylight, potentially impacting mood and physical activity, but brighter mornings improve commute safety.
Is This the Final Time‑Change in Poland?
Although EU and Polish debates continue over abolishing time changes, nothing indicates this autumn shift will be final. The European Commission has pledged to keep current rules until at least 2026.
Poland is drafting a bill for year‑round daylight saving, and PSL members introduced a draft in April to adopt Central European Summer Time permanently, receiving over 800 survey responses, 96 % in favor.