Clocks Return to Winter Time in Germany on October 24–25, 2026

The one-hour rollback will force travellers to verify night timetables and households to reset clocks that do not update automatically.

Overview

On the night from Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks will be set back from 3:00 to 2:00 so that the night is one hour longer.
The shift moves daylight into the morning and brings dusk an hour earlier, a change that will quickly affect commuters, schoolchildren and cyclists.
Most smartphones, computers and connected watches will update themselves but analog clocks, simple digital alarm clocks, ovens, microwaves and some car radios usually require manual resetting.
Night services can be altered by the extra hour, so passengers should check current schedules with Kölner Verkehrs‑Betriebe or their local transport operators before travelling.
The political debate over ending twice‑yearly clock changes remains unresolved and sleep specialists recommend gradual bed‑time adjustments, daylight exposure and other non‑drug measures to ease the transition.