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UK Clocks Go Forward at 1am on March 29 to Start British Summer Time

Expect lighter evenings immediately after the switch.

Overview

  • Clocks will move forward by one hour at 1am on Sunday, March 29, 2026, marking the start of British Summer Time, according to Royal Museums Greenwich.
  • The change shifts daylight later, with sunrise moving to 6:49am and sunset to 7:36pm on March 29 from 5:51am and 6:34pm the day before.
  • Most internet-connected phones, computers and tablets will update automatically, while analogue clocks and some household appliances will require manual changes.
  • Sunsets pass 8pm on April 9 in Manchester and April 16 in London, with the year’s latest sunset expected at 9:32pm on July 3–4.
  • BST is set to end at 2am on Sunday, October 25, 2026, and in the United States Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8 with non-observance in places including most of Arizona and Hawaii.