UK Clock Change Dates for the Next 10 Years
The UK changes its clocks on the last Sunday of March and the last Sunday of October. This list covers the next ten years.
All dates, 2026 to 2035
2026: forward on Sunday, 29 March 2026, back on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
2027: forward on Sunday, 28 March 2027, back on Sunday, 31 October 2027.
2028: forward on Sunday, 26 March 2028, back on Sunday, 29 October 2028.
2029: forward on Sunday, 25 March 2029, back on Sunday, 28 October 2029.
2030: forward on Sunday, 31 March 2030, back on Sunday, 27 October 2030.
2031: forward on Sunday, 30 March 2031, back on Sunday, 26 October 2031.
2032: forward on Sunday, 28 March 2032, back on Sunday, 31 October 2032.
2033: forward on Sunday, 27 March 2033, back on Sunday, 30 October 2033.
2034: forward on Sunday, 26 March 2034, back on Sunday, 29 October 2034.
2035: forward on Sunday, 25 March 2035, back on Sunday, 28 October 2035.
The rule
Summer time starts at 01:00 UTC on the last Sunday of March and ends at 01:00 UTC on the last Sunday of October. The dates move because they are tied to the day of the week, not a fixed day of the month.
Frequently asked questions
What time exactly do the clocks change?
Clocks go forward at 01:00 GMT, which becomes 02:00 BST, in spring. They go back at 02:00 BST, which becomes 01:00 GMT, in autumn.
Do the clocks change at the same time across the UK?
Yes. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all change at the same moment.
Clock change guides
- What Is Daylight Saving Time (DST)? A Plain-English GuideWhat daylight saving time is, how it works in the UK, Europe and the US, why it exists, its history, who uses it and the argument over scrapping it.
- Why Do the Clocks Go Back in October? The Real ReasonThe clocks go back in autumn to return the UK to GMT, so winter mornings are lighter. The history, the rule, what time it happens and what changes for you.
- When Do the Clocks Go Forward Again After Going Back?When the UK clocks go forward again after the autumn change, how long the UK stays on GMT, when evenings get lighter and how to remember to reset your clocks.