Overview
- Clocks move back one hour from 3:00 to 2:00 in the night of October 25–26, returning to standard time across Germany and most of the EU.
- Most phones, computers and radio‑controlled clocks update automatically via the Physikalisch‑Technische Bundesanstalt signal; many analog clocks and some car systems still need manual adjustment.
- The European Parliament backed ending the twice‑yearly change in 2019, but the plan is stalled because governments have not agreed on permanent summer versus permanent standard time.
- Official analyses report no clear net energy savings from clock changes, while sleep experts warn of disruptions and recommend permanent standard time for health reasons.
- Alternatives under discussion include a half‑hour compromise and redrawing time zones, yet no shared assessment or EU‑level consensus has emerged.