Transition to winter time in 2025: when and how much to set the clock back

Ukrainians have already been informed when they will switch to winter time in 2025. On October 26 of this year, the clock needs to be set back one hour - to 3:00.

Don't forget that trains and public transport will start operating according to the new schedule, so keep this in mind to avoid being late.

A single time based on Kyiv (which is two hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time) is observed throughout Ukraine, despite the fact that the country is geographically located in three time zones.

Smartphones and computers will automatically adjust the time, but for watches, you will have to make a little effort manually.

To make the adaptation period to the new time easier, doctors recommend preparing the body two weeks in advance: taking evening walks, going to bed earlier, and limiting food intake in the evening.

Ukrainians will switch to winter time on October 26, 2025, many will have to catch the extra hour of sleep on the fly. It is important to remember to adjust train and transport schedules to avoid being late. Doctors recommend preparing the body for this change in advance to avoid problems adapting to the new time.