Overview
- Clocks moved from 3:00 to 2:00 on 26 October, with PTB confirming the DCF77 time signal updated systems without issues; winter time now runs until 29 March 2026.
- Most smartphones, TVs, and radio‑controlled clocks adjusted automatically, while many wristwatches, wall clocks, and some in‑car systems still require manual setting.
- Sleep specialists describe a short “mini‑jetlag” after the switch; insurer data link clock changes to brief spikes in health complaints, with the spring shift showing the stronger effect.
- Road safety agencies warn of higher crash risks in the first days and weeks as dusk overlaps with rush hour, and the hunting association reports many wildlife collisions in this period.
- Political debate reignites as Spain’s Pedro Sánchez calls for scrapping the practice, EU governments remain divided on a permanent time, and several countries outside the EU have already stopped switching, with Ukraine’s law pending presidential signature.