As we – once again – try to figure out how to change the time on our cars and appliances, it’s only natural to question the purpose of daylight savings – and when it might come to an end.
When do the clocks change in 2026?
In Ireland, the clocks ‘spring forward’ by one hour at 1am on the last Sunday of March (29 March, 2026).
The clocks then ‘fall back’ an hour at 2am on the last Sunday of October (25 October, 2026).
Where else do the clocks change?
As it stands, under EU law, the clocks in all member states change at the same time.
In 2019, the European Parliament voted in favour of ending seasonal time changes, but EU institutions have not made progress…