Cyprus returns to winter time on October 25, 2026

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Cyprus will transition from summer time to winter time. At 04:00, clocks will be set back one hour to 03:00, marking the end of the daylight saving period and the country's return to Eastern European Time (UTC+2). This change ensures an extra hour of sleep for the public while aligning with the standard practice of European Union member states.

The early morning hours were selected for this adjustment to minimize disruptions to transportation, public services, businesses, and digital systems that operate on fixed schedules. This synchronization across the EU aims to maintain operational consistency for citizens and electronic infrastructures during the time shift.

Following this change, summer time (UTC+3) is scheduled to resume in the spring of 2027. Specifically, clocks will move forward one hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027. Until then, the winter schedule will remain in effect across the island.