When Do the Clocks Go Forward in 2030?
The clocks go forward on Sunday, 31 March 2030, which is the last Sunday of March in 2030 and the latest the date can fall.
A late date
Sunday, 31 March 2030 is on the very last day of March, the latest possible date for the change. The date ranges from 25 to 31 March because it is tied to the final Sunday of the month.
Because it falls so late, Easter in some years can also be close, and bank-holiday travel plans can overlap with the loss of an hour of sleep.
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.