Clock change 2026: when do the clocks change?
In Germany and the whole EU, the clocks go back from summer time to standard time on Sunday, 25 October 2026: at 3:00 a.m. they are turned back to 2:00 a.m. – you get one extra hour of sleep.
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How to use it
- The countdown shows the time until the next clock change in your local time zone.
- The table lists the dates for the coming years.
- Radio-controlled clocks and smartphones switch automatically; ovens, car clocks and older devices often need to be changed by hand.
Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: German Time Act; EU Directive 2000/84/EC. Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
When do the clocks go back in 2026?
On Sunday, 25 October 2026. At 3:00 a.m. summer time (CEST) the clocks are set back to 2:00 a.m. standard time (CET).
Do I get more or less sleep?
In October you get one hour more; in March (28 March 2027) one hour less.
Is the clock change being abolished?
The EU Parliament voted in 2019 to end it, but the member states never agreed on a common position, so the clock change continues.