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Clock Changes in Sweden 2026
When do the clocks go forward and back in Sweden? Exact dates and times for every change to 2030, with a live countdown to the next one on 28 March 2027.
Did the clocks change in Sweden?
Yes – the clocks went back 1 hour on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 03:00.
Local time now: (CET · UTC+1). Sweden →
Next clock change ⏩
Sunday 28 March 2027 · 02:00 → 03:00 · CET → CEST
Last change: Sunday 25 October 2026 (−1 hour).
Clock change dates in Sweden
| Year | ⏩ Clocks go forward | ⏪ Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Sun 25 Oct 2026, 03:00 |
| 2027 | Sun 28 Mar 2027, 02:00 | Sun 31 Oct 2027, 03:00 |
| 2028 | Sun 26 Mar 2028, 02:00 | Sun 29 Oct 2028, 03:00 |
| 2029 | Sun 25 Mar 2029, 02:00 | Sun 28 Oct 2029, 03:00 |
| 2030 | Sun 31 Mar 2030, 02:00 | Sun 27 Oct 2030, 03:00 |
| 2031 | Sun 30 Mar 2031, 02:00 | Sun 26 Oct 2031, 03:00 |
All EU countries change their clocks at the same moment: forward at 01:00 UTC on the last Sunday in March and back at 01:00 UTC on the last Sunday in October. The European Parliament voted in 2019 to end seasonal clock changes, but member states have not agreed how to do it, so the changes continue.
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JerseyFrequently asked questions
When do the clocks go back in Sweden in 2027?
The clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday 31 October 2027 at 03:00.
When do the clocks go forward in Sweden in 2027?
The clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday 28 March 2027 at 02:00.
Does Sweden change its clocks?
Yes. Sweden moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
Do you gain or lose an hour of sleep?
When the clocks go back, the night is one hour longer, so you gain an hour of sleep. When they go forward in spring, you lose an hour.