When do the clocks change in the UK?
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In the UK, clocks go back one hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM BST (to 1:00 AM GMT). They go forward again on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM GMT (to 2:00 AM BST). The rule: last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October.
| Year | Clocks go forward (BST starts) | Clocks go back (GMT returns) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, March 29 | Sunday, October 25 |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 28 | Sunday, October 31 |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 26 | Sunday, October 29 |
A memory trick: spring forward, fall back. Phones and computers change automatically; ovens, car clocks and wall clocks need changing by hand.
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Questions people ask
When do the clocks go back in the UK in 2026?
Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 AM BST, when clocks go back one hour to 1:00 AM GMT. You get an extra hour in bed.
When do the clocks go forward in the UK in 2027?
Sunday, March 28, 2027, at 1:00 AM GMT, when clocks go forward one hour to 2:00 AM BST.
What is the rule for UK clock changes?
Clocks go forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October, at 1:00 AM GMT, the same moment as the rest of Europe.
What are GMT and BST?
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time, UTC+0) is UK winter time. BST (British Summer Time, UTC+1) is UK summer time.