Daylight Saving Time in Serbia (2026–2027)
Serbia observes daylight saving time (often written “daylight savings”). In 2026 clocks go forward on 29 March 2026 and back on 25 October 2026.
CET schedule
Used in Belgrade, Nis, Novi Sad, Kragujevac.
2026
- 29 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2). Rule: the last Sunday in March.
- 25 October 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1). Rule: the last Sunday in October.
2027
- 28 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2). Rule: the last Sunday in March.
- 31 October 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1). Rule: the last Sunday in October.
Daylight saving time in Serbia: FAQ
When do the clocks go forward in Serbia?
On 29 March 2026 at 01:59 local time, clocks go forward one hour from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2). The rule is the last Sunday in March.
When do the clocks go back in Serbia?
On 25 October 2026 at 02:59 local time, clocks go back one hour from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1). The rule is the last Sunday in October.
Does the whole of Serbia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Every time zone in Serbia changes its clocks on the same dates.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.