When Do the Clocks Go Back in 2031?
The clocks go back on Sunday, 26 October 2031, ending British Summer Time for 2031.
The date and time
At 02:00 BST on Sunday, 26 October 2031 the clocks return to 01:00 GMT. The UK then keeps GMT until Sunday, 28 March 2032.
The extra hour is gained overnight, so people working a night shift or travelling on overnight trains will experience the longest night of the year.
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.