A recent survey conducted by IBRiS for the Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita indicates that a strong majority of the Polish public is in favor of discontinuing the practice of changing the clocks for daylight saving time. The results reveal that 57.5% of respondents are firmly in favor of abolishing the time change, while an additional 11% lean towards this decision. Only about 20.6% of those surveyed oppose the move, suggesting a growing consensus against the biannual clock adjustments that have been a tradition for many years.

This sentiment is echoed by Andrzej Grzyb, a Polish lawmaker from the PSL party, who has been a long-time advocate against the time change during his tenure in the European Parliament. He commented that previous surveys have shown similar results and noted an increasing trend in opposition to the practice. The data demonstrates a shift in public opinion, reflecting broader European desires to abandon this tradition.

In October, Poland will again adjust its clocks from summer to winter time, but the recent survey results raise questions about the future of this practice. The movement to eliminate time changes is not unique to Poland; it aligns with a widespread desire across Europe, indicating that the public may soon see changes in how time is managed across the continent.