Daylight Saving Time 2026: the next change and a live countdown
When do the clocks change in 2026, what shifts, and how to track the exact moment with a live countdown.
The next change: Sunday 25 October 2026
In Europe, the switch to winter time happens on the last Sunday of October. In 2026 that's Sunday 25 October: at 3 a.m. it becomes 2 a.m. again — clocks go back one hour and you gain an hour of sleep. The 2026 spring-forward already happened on 29 March (clocks went forward one hour).
What actually changes
Falling back one hour lengthens the morning and shortens the evening. Most phones and computers update automatically; remember manual clocks (oven, car, non-connected alarm clocks).
Track the countdown
To picture the time left before the switch, set a countdown to 25 October 2026 at 03:00: you see the remaining days, hours and minutes live.
What about ending the clock change?
The EU plan to abolish seasonal clock changes, voted by Parliament in 2019, was never implemented because member states couldn't agree. The twice-a-year change therefore remains in force.