Daylight Saving Time in Greenland (2026–2027)
Greenland observes daylight saving time (often written “daylight savings”). In 2026 clocks go forward on 28 March 2026 and back on 24 October 2026, except UTC+0, which never change.
UTC−2 schedule
2026
- 28 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 22:59 local time, from UTC−2 (UTC−2) to UTC−1 (UTC−1). Rule: the last Saturday in March.
- 24 October 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC−1 (UTC−1) to UTC−2 (UTC−2). Rule: the fourth Saturday in October.
2027
- 27 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 22:59 local time, from UTC−2 (UTC−2) to UTC−1 (UTC−1). Rule: the last Saturday in March.
- 30 October 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC−1 (UTC−1) to UTC−2 (UTC−2). Rule: the last Saturday in October.
AST schedule
2026
- 8 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from AST (UTC−4) to ADT (UTC−3). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
- 1 November 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from ADT (UTC−3) to AST (UTC−4). Rule: the first Sunday in November.
2027
- 14 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from AST (UTC−4) to ADT (UTC−3). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
- 7 November 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from ADT (UTC−3) to AST (UTC−4). Rule: the first Sunday in November.
Areas of Greenland that never change their clocks
- UTC+0 (America/Danmarkshavn)
Daylight saving time in Greenland: FAQ
When do the clocks go forward in Greenland?
On 28 March 2026 at 22:59 local time, clocks go forward one hour from UTC−2 (UTC−2) to UTC−1 (UTC−1). The rule is the last Saturday in March.
When do the clocks go back in Greenland?
On 24 October 2026 at 23:59 local time, clocks go back one hour from UTC−1 (UTC−1) to UTC−2 (UTC−2). The rule is the fourth Saturday in October.
Does the whole of Greenland observe daylight saving time?
No. America/Danmarkshavn (UTC+0) stay on the same offset all year.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.