On the night from Saturday to Sunday, October 26, 2025, Ukraine will traditionally switch to winter time. At four in the morning, the clock hands will need to be set back one hour - after 3:59 it will be 3:00 again. This means that Ukrainians will get an extra hour of sleep, but also shorter days with longer evenings. More details about the time change reports 24 Channel with reference to the official portal of the Verkhovna Rada.
When and why do they change the clocks
The transition to winter time in Ukraine, as in most European countries, takes place every year on the last Sunday of October. The purpose of this step is to use daylight more effectively during the cold season.
Experts advise not to overload the body in the first days after the clocks are changed, to maintain a stable rest schedule, drink more water, and try to go to sleep at the same time. Usually, adaptation takes a few days.
Will the changing of clocks be canceled in Ukraine
The issue of canceling seasonal time changes has been repeatedly debated in the Verkhovna Rada. In 2024, deputies adopted bill No. 4201, which provides for the abandonment of clock changes and transition to permanent winter time.
The initiators of the document emphasized that the constant change of time negatively affects people's health - in particular, the functioning of the cardiovascular system. Furthermore, it creates confusion in transportation schedules, international settlements, and business contacts.
Despite this, the norms of current legislation remain unchanged: the president of Ukraine has not signed the voted law.