Daylight Saving Time 2026 in North Macedonia

In 2026, North Macedonia observes daylight saving time from Sunday, March 29, 2026 to Sunday, October 25, 2026. Clocks spring forward on 2026-03-29 and fall back on 2026-10-25.

DST 2026 schedule for North Macedonia

Spring forward
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Clocks shift from 01:00 (GMT+1, UTC+01:00) to 03:00 (GMT+2, UTC+02:00).
Fall back
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Clocks shift from 02:00 (GMT+2, UTC+02:00) to 02:00 (GMT+1, UTC+01:00).

About time in North Macedonia

Country
North Macedonia
IANA time zone
Europe/Skopje
Observes DST in 2026
Yes
Transitions in 2026
2

DST for North Macedonia in other years

DST 2026 in other countries

Frequently asked questions about DST 2026 in North Macedonia

When does daylight saving time start in North Macedonia in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in North Macedonia starts on 2026-03-29 at 01:00 local time. Clocks spring forward to 03:00, shifting the offset from UTC+01:00 to UTC+02:00.
When does daylight saving time end in North Macedonia in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in North Macedonia ends on 2026-10-25 at 02:00 local time. Clocks fall back to 02:00, shifting the offset from UTC+02:00 to UTC+01:00.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for North Macedonia?+
The IANA time zone identifier for North Macedonia is "Europe/Skopje". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
How many DST transitions does North Macedonia have in 2026?+
North Macedonia has 2 daylight saving time transitions in 2026. Each transition shifts the local UTC offset by one hour.