When Do the Clocks Go Forward in 2028?
The clocks go forward on Sunday, 26 March 2028, the last Sunday of March, starting the 2028 British Summer Time period.
The date and time
The change happens at 01:00 GMT on Sunday, 26 March 2028, moving the clocks to 02:00 BST.
2028 is a leap year, which does not affect the clock change but is a good reminder that the March date moves around a little each year because it is defined as the last Sunday.
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.