UK vs Europe vs US Clock Change Dates
The UK and Europe change clocks on the same dates, but the United States follows its own calendar, which creates weeks when the usual time gaps change.
2026 and 2027 compared
UK and EU in 2026: forward on Sunday, 29 March 2026, back on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
US in 2026: starts Sunday, 8 March 2026, ends Sunday, 1 November 2026.
UK and EU in 2027: forward on Sunday, 28 March 2027, back on Sunday, 31 October 2027.
US in 2027: starts Sunday, 14 March 2027, ends Sunday, 7 November 2027.
What this does to the UK to New York gap
The normal gap is five hours. It becomes four hours in the weeks when the US is on summer time and the UK is not yet, in March, and again in the autumn period between the UK change and the US change.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the US change on different dates?
The US rule is set by federal law, the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November, while the UK and EU follow the last-Sunday rule for both changes.