When Do the Clocks Go Forward in 2027?
The clocks go forward on Sunday, 28 March 2027, starting British Summer Time and bringing lighter evenings.
What happens on the day
At 01:00 GMT on Sunday, 28 March 2027 the clocks jump to 02:00 BST. You lose an hour of sleep, but evenings gain an hour of light. The UK stays on BST until Sunday, 31 October 2027.
The change falls on the last Sunday of March, which in some years is also close to Easter weekend, so check your plans for travel and rotas.
What this means for your day
By late March the sun sets around 18:15 GMT, so the move takes sunset to roughly 19:15 in London. Mornings are darker, with sunrise around 06:40.
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.