UK Clock Changes

Clocks go back

26th October

At 2:00 AM BST, clocks move back to 1:00 AM GMT. You'll gain an extra hour, but evenings will become darker earlier.

Spring Forward Last Sunday in March

GMT → BST (British Summer Time)

Next change

2026
336
days remaining

Clock Change at 1:00 AM:

12:59 AM GMT
1:00 AM GMT → 2:00 AM BST (Hour skipped)
2:01 AM BST

Effect on Daylight

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Morning

Sun rises 1 hour later

Darker
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Evening

Sun sets 1 hour later

Lighter

Fall Back Last Sunday in October

BST → GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Next change

2025
182
days remaining

Clock Change at 2:00 AM:

1:59 AM BST
2:00 AM BST → 1:00 AM GMT (Hour repeats)
1:01 AM GMT

Effect on Daylight

🌅

Morning

Sun rises 1 hour earlier

Lighter
🌇

Evening

Sun sets 1 hour earlier

Darker
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