Clocks Go Back UK 2026
The clocks in the UK go back one hour at 2am BST on Sunday, October 25, 2026, which is 01:00 UTC. British Summer Time ends and the UK returns to GMT.
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About Clocks Go Forward UK 2027
In the UK, the clocks go forward one hour on the last Sunday in March, when British Summer Time (BST) begins.
In 2027 this happens at 1am GMT on Sunday, March 28, when clocks go forward to 2am. That moment is 01:00 UTC. Countries in the European Union change their clocks at the same moment.
The clocks go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027. Most phones and computers change automatically.
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- clocks go forward
- British Summer Time
- BST
- UK
- daylight saving
Frequently asked questions
The UK clocks go forward at 1am on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
Yes. At 1am the clocks go forward to 2am, so the night is one hour shorter.
01:00 UTC on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
Yes. EU countries also change their clocks at 01:00 UTC on March 28, 2027.
On Sunday, October 31, 2027, at 2am.
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