Daylight Saving Time in United Kingdom
🇬🇧 2026
Currently on standard time
Observes DST
Yes
DST Starts
March
DST Ends
October
About DST in United Kingdom
The UK observes British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. The clocks go forward 1 hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March and back 1 hour at 2am on the last Sunday in October.
Regions Affected
EnglandScotlandWalesNorthern Ireland
Timezones in United Kingdom
FAQ
Does United Kingdom use daylight saving time?
Yes, United Kingdom observes DST from March to October.
When do clocks change in United Kingdom?
Clocks go forward 1 hour in March and back 1 hour in October.
Which parts of United Kingdom don't observe DST?
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland.
Other Countries
Daylight Saving Time Dates in United Kingdom (2026–2028)
| Year | Starts (clocks forward) | Ends (clocks back) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 29, 2026 | October 25, 2026 |
| 2027 | March 28, 2027 | October 31, 2027 |
| 2028 | March 26, 2028 | October 29, 2028 |
Dates follow official rules (US/Canada: 2nd Sunday March – 1st Sunday November; EU: last Sunday March – last Sunday October).