UK Clocks Went Back: Check Trains, Appointments and Devices

Public Services Desk 2026-10-29 10:16 2 min read

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UK clocks went back on Sunday, 25 October 2026. British Summer Time ended at 02:00, when clocks moved back one hour to 01:00. If you are still adjusting your routine on 29 October, check the time shown on your devices and confirm any overnight travel or appointment details with the relevant provider.

The clocks changed from 02:00 to 01:00 on 25 October

The change means the hour between 01:00 and 02:00 occurred twice that Sunday morning. The UK is now on Greenwich Mean Time for the winter period. GOV.UK lists the dates of the clock changes, including the 2026 autumn change.

Most internet-connected phones and computers update automatically when their time-zone settings are correct. Some clocks and devices may need a manual change, so compare them with a reliable current time if you are unsure.

UK Clocks Went Back: Check Trains, Appointments and Devices

Check overnight train times and appointment details

The repeated hour can affect how an overnight journey is shown or operated, but arrangements vary by route and operator. Do not assume a train ran twice, stopped, or changed its timetable in a particular way. Check your operator’s current journey information and any ticket or service messages before travelling.

For appointments booked around the change, check the confirmation and contact the provider if the time is unclear. This is especially useful for appointments or travel recorded in a calendar that may use a different time zone or a manually set device.

Before setting off, check:

The departure time and date in the train operator’s latest timetable or service update.
Whether your phone or computer has automatic date, time and time-zone settings enabled.
Any separate clock, alarm or calendar entry that may need to be adjusted.
The appointment time directly with the provider if you received conflicting reminders.

Give your sleep routine a few days to settle

The autumn change adds an hour to the clock at the moment it happens, but people can still find their routine out of step in the following days. Keep regular sleep and wake times where practical, and use your usual alarm settings after checking that the device shows the correct time.

The next UK clock change is in spring 2027. Check GOV.UK for the date as it approaches, and check transport operators and appointment providers directly for details that depend on a specific service or booking.

Source: GOV.UK

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GOV.UK confirms that UK clocks went back at 02:00 on 25 October 2026.

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