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When do the clocks go back?
Sunday, 25 October 2026 · 01:00 GMT
The clock change in 2026 is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 — that's 64 days from today. It happens at 01:00 GMT.
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Happening now
Falling back gives an hour of sleep and brings sunset forward by an hour for the winter.
How the date is worked out
The last Sunday in October, at 2am BST — clocks return to 1am and GMT resumes.
The clock change dates
| Year | Date | Day | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27 October | Sunday | 22 months ago |
| 2025 | 26 October | Sunday | 10 months ago |
| 2026 | 25 October | Sunday | in 2 months |
| 2027 | 31 October | Sunday | in 15 months |
| 2028 | 29 October | Sunday | in 2 years |
| 2029 | 28 October | Sunday | in 3 years |
| 2030 | 27 October | Sunday | in 4 years |
| 2031 | 26 October | Sunday | in 5 years |
Frequently asked
How many days until the clock change?
64 days — Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Which day of the week does the clock change fall on in 2026?
Sunday.
Is the clock change always on the same date?
The last Sunday in October, at 2am BST — clocks return to 1am and GMT resumes.
When is the clock change in 2027?
Sunday, 31 October 2027.
When was the clock change in 2025?
Sunday, 26 October 2025 — 10 months ago.