When Do the Clocks Go Back in 2028?
In 2028 the clocks go back on Sunday, 29 October 2028, returning the UK to Greenwich Mean Time after seven months of British Summer Time.
The date and time
The change happens at 02:00 BST on Sunday, 29 October 2028, when the clocks fall back to 01:00 GMT. It is the last Sunday of October, which is when UK summer time always ends.
The UK then stays on GMT until the spring change on Sunday, 25 March 2029.
What changes for the day
The sun rises and sets an hour earlier by the clock. In London sunset moves from about 17:50 the day before to about 16:50 on the day, so late-afternoon activities such as school sport, dog walks and cycling home need a lamp or lights sooner.
The change also falls close to the end of the October half-term holiday in some years, so check your travel plans, flights and timed bookings for the repeated hour.
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.