When Do the Clocks Go Back in 2030?
The clocks go back on Sunday, 27 October 2030, at 02:00 BST, returning the UK to Greenwich Mean Time.
The date
Sunday, 27 October 2030 is the last Sunday of October in 2030. The UK then stays on GMT until the spring change on Sunday, 30 March 2031.
Because the date is fixed by a rule, not a calendar day, it moves around between 25 and 31 October from year to year.
What to plan
Recurring meetings with the US, India and Australia all shift by an hour relative to UK time when the clocks go back, because those countries do not change on the same date. Check each recurring invitation in the week of the change.
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.