Overview
- At 02:00 on Sunday 29 March, clocks jump to 03:00, creating a 23-hour day and pushing sunset later.
- Peninsular Spain and the Balearics move from UTC+1 to UTC+2, while the Canary Islands switch from UTC+0 to UTC+1.
- Summer time 2026 will remain in effect until the last Sunday of October under the EU timetable.
- The change coincides with Holy Week’s opening weekend, compressing overnight windows for Andalusian processions and logistics.
- Sleep specialists warn of short-term effects such as disrupted rest, fatigue and reduced concentration, though most people adapt within days.