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When do the clocks change?

Find the dates when clocks go forward and back in England.

Clock changes in England
Year Clocks go forward Clocks go back
2026 29 March 25 October
2027 28 March 31 October
2028 26 March 29 October

What happens when the clocks change?

In England, the clocks go forward by one hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March. British Summer Time (BST) begins.

The clocks go back by one hour at 2am on the last Sunday in October, returning to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

These clock-change dates apply in England.