In 2026, UK clocks go forward on March 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM and go back on October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM.
The UK runs GMT (UTC+0) in winter and BST (UTC+1) in summer.
Historical Notes
- 1916: Summer Time Act introduces DST in the UK.
- WWII period: the UK used Double Summer Time (UTC+2) for part of the war years.
Recent Debate
The Daylight Saving Bill in 2012 explored longer evening daylight but did not pass. A central concern remains very late winter sunrise in northern Scotland.