Clock Changes 2026
In 2026 clocks in Bulgaria and across the EU go forward on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and back on Sunday, 25 October 2026, both at 01:00 UTC. In the United States they go forward on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and back on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
2026 clock changes by country
| Country | ⏩ Forward (+1 h) | ⏪ Back (−1 h) |
|---|---|---|
| Spain · Madrid | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Greece | 29 March 03:00→04:00 | 25 October 04:00→03:00 |
| United Kingdom | 29 March 01:00→02:00 | 25 October 02:00→01:00 |
| Italy | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Germany | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| France | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Portugal · Lisbon | 29 March 01:00→02:00 | 25 October 02:00→01:00 |
| Sweden | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Norway | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Austria | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Serbia | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Romania | 29 March 03:00→04:00 | 25 October 04:00→03:00 |
| Turkey | no clock changes · UTC+3 | |
| Netherlands | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Belgium | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Switzerland | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Poland | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Czech Republic | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Slovakia | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Hungary | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Croatia | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Slovenia | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Denmark | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Finland | 29 March 03:00→04:00 | 25 October 04:00→03:00 |
| Ireland | 29 March 01:00→02:00 | 25 October 02:00→01:00 |
| Iceland | no clock changes · UTC+0 | |
| Cyprus | 29 March 03:00→04:00 | 25 October 04:00→03:00 |
| Malta | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Ukraine | 29 March 03:00→04:00 | 25 October 04:00→03:00 |
| North Macedonia | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Albania | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Montenegro | 29 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 03:00→02:00 |
| Moldova | 29 March 03:00→04:00 | 25 October 04:00→03:00 |
| Russia · Moscow | no clock changes · UTC+3 | |
| Kazakhstan | no clock changes · UTC+5 | |
| Georgia | no clock changes · UTC+4 | |
| China | no clock changes · UTC+8 | |
| Japan | no clock changes · UTC+9 | |
| South Korea | no clock changes · UTC+9 | |
| Thailand | no clock changes · UTC+7 | |
| United Arab Emirates | no clock changes · UTC+4 | |
| Israel | 27 March 02:00→03:00 | 25 October 02:00→01:00 |
| India | no clock changes · UTC+5:30 | |
| Indonesia · Jakarta | no clock changes · UTC+7 | |
| Egypt | 23 April 00:00→01:00 | 29 October 00:00→23:00 |
| United States · New York | 8 March 02:00→03:00 | 1 November 02:00→01:00 |
| Canada · Toronto | 8 March 02:00→03:00 | 1 November 02:00→01:00 |
| Mexico · Mexico City | no clock changes · UTC-6 | |
| Brazil · São Paulo | no clock changes · UTC-3 | |
| Argentina | no clock changes · UTC-3 | |
| Australia · Sydney | 4 October 02:00→03:00 | 5 April 03:00→02:00 |
Times are local. Countries with several time zones show the main one.
Frequently asked questions
When do the clocks change in 2026?
In 2026 clocks in the EU go forward one hour on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and back one hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, at 01:00 UTC (03:00 → 04:00 and 04:00 → 03:00 in Bulgaria; 01:00 → 02:00 and 02:00 → 01:00 in the UK).
When does summer time start in 2026?
European summer time in 2026 starts on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and ends on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
When do the clocks go back in 2026?
In Europe on Sunday, 25 October 2026; in the United States on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
When does daylight saving time start in the US in 2026?
US daylight saving time starts on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and ends on Sunday, 1 November 2026, at 02:00 local time. Because the US changes earlier in spring and later in autumn than Europe, the US–Europe gap is one hour smaller than usual for a few weeks each year.