diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 2fbcc2df..ecd2a889 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@ apply plugin: 'java'
 apply plugin: 'application'
 apply plugin: 'eclipse'
 
-sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_7
-targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_7
+sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
+targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
 
 mainClassName = 'org.asamk.signal.Main'