UK Clocks Went Back Today: Check Ovens, Cars and Manual Clocks

Public Services Desk 2026-10-25 10:09 2 min read

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The UK moved from British Summer Time to Greenwich Mean Time at 02:00 on Sunday, 25 October 2026, putting clocks back one hour. Check household clocks, appliance displays and vehicle clocks that may need manual adjustment, then confirm the time of any booking or journey with the relevant provider.

The UK clock change took place on 25 October

The change applies across the United Kingdom: at 02:00, clocks went back to 01:00. GOV.UK says the clocks go back one hour on the last Sunday in October. Phones and computers connected to network time commonly adjust automatically, but do not assume every device does.

Check these clocks this morning

Walk through the displays you rely on and compare them with a trusted current time. If a clock is wrong, check its instructions before changing settings; controls vary by device and model.

Oven and microwave: Check the clock display and reset it if needed. A correct display can make cooking timers easier to follow.
Car dashboard: Check the time shown in the vehicle. If it is incorrect, use the vehicle manual or manufacturer guidance to change it.
Wall, bedside and mantel clocks: Adjust traditional clocks by hand. For clocks with alarms, check both the displayed time and the alarm setting.
Other appliances: Check any device with a clock that you use for timers or schedules, such as a cooker hood, heating control or audio system.
Phone and computer: Confirm the displayed time and time zone. Settings and behavior can differ, so check the device if the time has not changed.

Confirm journey and booking times

If you have a train, bus, flight, appointment or other booking today, check the time directly with the operator or provider. Use the time shown on its current booking or service information rather than relying on an appliance or car display.

UK Clocks Went Back Today: Check Ovens, Cars and Manual Clocks

For a journey, allow time to check the latest departure details before leaving. If you are meeting someone, make sure both of you are using the updated local time. The clock change can make schedules easy to misread when a display has not been reset.

Check the device instructions if a clock is wrong

The change is the same across the UK, but the steps for setting a clock depend on its make and model. Consult the device manual or manufacturer support before changing settings, especially for vehicle displays and appliances with programmed timers. Royal Museums Greenwich lists 25 October as the 2026 date for the autumn clock change.

Source: GOV.UK

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GOV.UK confirms that clocks go back one hour at 02:00 on the last Sunday in October.

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