When do the clocks go back?
British Summer Time ends on Sunday, 25 October 2026: at 2am the clocks go back one hour to 1am – you get an extra hour in bed. They go forward again on Sunday, 28 March 2027 (1am → 2am).
Sun 25 October
Clock changes in the next years
| Year | Clocks go forward | Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sun 29 March | Sun 25 October |
| 2027 | Sun 28 March | Sun 31 October |
| 2028 | Sun 26 March | Sun 29 October |
| 2029 | Sun 25 March | Sun 28 October |
| 2030 | Sun 31 March | Sun 27 October |
In the UK and the EU the clocks change at the same moment: 1am GMT in spring, 2am BST in autumn.
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Frequently asked questions
Do the clocks go forward or back?
“Spring forward, fall back”: forward one hour in March, back one hour in October.
When do the clocks change in the US?
In the US, daylight saving time 2026 starts on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and ends on Sunday, 1 November 2026, at 2am local time – a few weeks apart from the UK.
Do I have to change my phone?
No. Smartphones switch automatically if the time is set automatically. Only older clocks, ovens and cars need changing by hand.