Uhren Umstellen
In short
The clocks will be set back by one hour on the night of 24 to 25 October 2026 to mark the end of daylight saving time. This transition moves the region from Central European Summer Time to Central European Time.
In plain words
People change their clocks twice a year to make better use of daylight. In autumn, we turn the clocks back to gain an extra hour of sleep. This marks the start of winter time.
A simple example
On the night of 25 October, you change your clock from 3:00 am back to 2:00 am. This means the hour between 2:00 and 3:00 happens twice.
Why it matters
Changing the time affects sleep patterns, energy consumption, and transport schedules. There are ongoing discussions about whether to abolish these seasonal changes entirely in the future.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse setting the clock back for winter with setting it forward for summer.
Sources
- Zeitumstellung von Sommerzeit auf Winterzeit 2026: Wird die Uhr zurückgestellt?
- Maskierte umstellen FahrzeugIsraelische Siedler attackieren EU-Diplomaten im Westjordanland
- Ende der Zeitumstellung? Was der Beschluss für 2027 wirklich für unsere Uhren bedeutet
- Zeitumstellung 2026: Seit wann dreht der Staat eigentlich schon an der Uhr?