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Clock Changes in the UK 2026
When do the clocks go forward and back in the UK? 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 the UK?
Yes – the clocks went back 1 hour on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 02:00.
Local time now: (GMT · UTC+0). the UK →
Next clock change ⏩
Sunday 28 March 2027 · 01:00 → 02:00 · GMT → BST
Last change: Sunday 25 October 2026 (−1 hour).
Clock change dates in the UK
| Year | ⏩ Clocks go forward | ⏪ Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Sun 25 Oct 2026, 02:00 |
| 2027 | Sun 28 Mar 2027, 01:00 | Sun 31 Oct 2027, 02:00 |
| 2028 | Sun 26 Mar 2028, 01:00 | Sun 29 Oct 2028, 02:00 |
| 2029 | Sun 25 Mar 2029, 01:00 | Sun 28 Oct 2029, 02:00 |
| 2030 | Sun 31 Mar 2030, 01:00 | Sun 27 Oct 2030, 02:00 |
| 2031 | Sun 30 Mar 2031, 01:00 | Sun 26 Oct 2031, 02:00 |
In the UK the clocks go forward one hour at 1:00 a.m. GMT on the last Sunday in March, starting British Summer Time (BST), and go back at 2:00 a.m. BST on the last Sunday in October, returning to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Phones and computers change automatically; ovens, car clocks and older watches need changing by hand.
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JerseyFrequently asked questions
When do the clocks go back in the UK in 2027?
The clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday 31 October 2027 at 02:00.
When do the clocks go forward in the UK in 2027?
The clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday 28 March 2027 at 01:00.
Does the UK change its clocks?
Yes. the UK 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.