Transition to Daylight Saving Time: Important Clarification Regarding the Clock Change.

Ukraine is preparing for the transition to daylight saving time, although there is a bill to cancel this practice.

According to the plan, the transition will take place on March 30, 2025, when the clocks will be set forward by one hour.

Legislative Conflicts

In October 2024, the Verkhovna Rada voted to cancel the transition to daylight saving time and establish a unified Kyiv time. However, President Zelensky has not yet signed this bill.

President Zelensky does not plan to sign the bill to cancel the transition to daylight saving time.

Public Opinion

Many Ukrainians were against the cancellation of the transition to daylight saving time, but their concerns were not taken into account.

Technical Features

Most electronic devices will automatically switch to daylight saving time, but clocks will require manual adjustment.

Medical Recommendations

Doctors recommend preparing for the time change in advance:

• Adjust sleep patterns 1-2 weeks before the transition.
• Shift bedtime and waking time 10-20 minutes earlier.
• Increase the duration of outdoor walks.
• Limit the use of electronic devices before sleep.

Thus, Ukraine still retains the practice of changing clocks twice a year, despite the bill regarding the cancellation of the transition to daylight saving time.