when do we change the clocks back?

In 2026, the clocks go back on Sunday 25 October in the UK, and on Sunday 1 November in most of the United States, both in the early hours of the morning.

Key dates at a glance

• United Kingdom (and most of Europe) :
  • Clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 am on Sunday 25 October 2026, marking the end of British Summer Time and return to Greenwich Mean Time.

• United States (most states observing DST) :
  • Clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 am local time on Sunday 1 November 2026, ending Daylight Saving Time and returning to Standard Time.

A quick way to remember it: “spring forward, fall back” – in spring you move clocks forward, in fall/autumn you move them back.

Simple mini-FAQ

• Do all places change the clocks?
  • Some regions do not observe Daylight Saving Time at all, so they do not change clocks back (for example, certain U.S. states and territories).

• What do I actually do that night?
  • At 2:00 am local time, clocks are set back to 1:00 am, effectively repeating that hour and giving most people one extra hour of sleep.

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