Overview
- Spain will set the clocks back one hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, with peninsular Spain, the Balearics, Ceuta and Melilla shifting from 03:00 to 02:00 and the Canary Islands from 02:00 to 01:00.
- The change is mandated by national and EU rules listed in BOE Order PCM/186/2022 and Real Decreto 236/2002, which follow EU coordination of seasonal time adjustments.
- Most internet‑connected phones, computers and smart devices will update automatically but analog clocks, some car clocks and offline appliances must be adjusted by hand.
- Recent studies and sleep specialists argue that year‑round standard (winter) time better aligns with morning light and circadian health, and experts warn children, older adults and people with sleep problems will feel the disruption most.
- The European Commission has published a multi‑year calendar for clock changes but the Council of the EU has not reached agreement on abolishing seasonal shifts, so the twice‑yearly change will continue for now with the next switch scheduled for March 2027.