When is the next time change in Slovakia?

The next clock change in Slovakia will be on Sunday, 26 March 2023. At 01:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Slovakia?

After the clocks change on 26 Mar 2023, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Slovakia 🇸🇰 (2023)

Q: Does Slovakia use Daylight Saving Time in 2023?

Slovakia observes Daylight Saving Time in 2023. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Slovakia follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	Slovakia
Capital:	Bratislava
Abbreviations:	SK, SVK
IANA Time Zones:	2
Dial Code:	+421

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

26 MAR

26 Mar 2023 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 March 2023, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 March 2023, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 2023 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

29 OCT

29 Oct 2023 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 2023, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 2023, 02:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2023 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Slovakia (2023)

Region	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Banská Bystrica Region	26 Mar 2023	29 Oct 2023
Bratislava Region	26 Mar 2023	29 Oct 2023
Košice Region	26 Mar 2023	29 Oct 2023
Nitra Region	26 Mar 2023	29 Oct 2023
Prešov Region	26 Mar 2023	29 Oct 2023
Trenčín Region	26 Mar 2023	29 Oct 2023
Trnava Region	26 Mar 2023	29 Oct 2023
Žilina Region	26 Mar 2023	29 Oct 2023

DST Changes Summary for Slovakia

Date	Year	Change	Time	Details
26 Oct	2025	Back 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 02:00	Daylight Saving End
29 Mar	2026	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
25 Oct	2026	Back 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 02:00	Daylight Saving End
28 Mar	2027	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
31 Oct	2027	Back 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 02:00	Daylight Saving End
26 Mar	2028	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
29 Oct	2028	Back 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 02:00	Daylight Saving End
25 Mar	2029	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
28 Oct	2029	Back 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 02:00	Daylight Saving End
31 Mar	2030	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
27 Oct	2030	Back 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 02:00	Daylight Saving End
30 Mar	2031	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start

Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Slovakia

Does Slovakia use Daylight Saving Time in 2023?

Yes, Slovakia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2023 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.

When do the clocks change next in Slovakia?

The next scheduled time transition in Slovakia will take place on Sunday, 26 March 2023. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of Slovakia follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Slovakia spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.

How will the next transition affect the day in Slovakia?

Following the shift on 26 Mar 2023, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.