UK Clocks Go Back on 25 October: Sleep and Travel Checks

Public Services Desk 2026-10-20 10:06 1 min read
Classic black alarm clock on a wooden table, signifying the autumn time change.

The UK clocks go back by one hour at 2am on Sunday 25 October 2026, as British Summer Time ends and Greenwich Mean Time begins. The October clock change also shifts daylight into the morning. Most connected phones and computers should update automatically; check manual clocks and confirm journey times with your travel operator before setting off.

UK Clocks Go Back on 25 October: Sleep and Travel Checks

Source: GOV.UK

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GOV.UK lists the UK clock change dates and confirms that clocks go back one hour when British Summer Time ends.

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  • Check manual clocks before bed on Saturday 24 October.
  • Confirm your journey time with your operator.
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