When Do the Clocks Go Back in 2029?
The clocks go back on Sunday, 28 October 2029, at 02:00 BST, ending British Summer Time for 2029.
The date
The autumn change in 2029 is on Sunday, 28 October 2029, the last Sunday of October. The clocks go from 02:00 BST to 01:00 GMT, giving everyone an extra hour.
Planning around the extra hour
Events that run through the small hours, such as club nights, night shifts and overnight trains, publish special timetables. If you are travelling, confirm whether a quoted time uses BST or GMT, especially for flights leaving between 01:00 and 03:00.
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.