Clocks back tonight
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2025 7:38 pm
In the UK, the clocks will go back on Sunday, 26 October 2025, at 2 am. This marks the end of British Summer Time (BST) and the return to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), giving people an extra hour in bed. Digital devices should update automatically, but traditional clocks will need to be manually changed.
Date: Sunday, 26 October 2025
Time: 2 am
Reason: To end British Summer Time (BST) and return to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Impact: You will gain an extra hour, so clocks will go from 2 am back to 1 am.
Automatic devices: Most smartphones, computers, and other devices will update the time automatically.
Manual clocks: You will need to manually change any traditional clocks, such as wall clocks or wristwatches.
Date: Sunday, 26 October 2025
Time: 2 am
Reason: To end British Summer Time (BST) and return to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Impact: You will gain an extra hour, so clocks will go from 2 am back to 1 am.
Automatic devices: Most smartphones, computers, and other devices will update the time automatically.
Manual clocks: You will need to manually change any traditional clocks, such as wall clocks or wristwatches.