Europe Moves to Winter Time on October 26, 2025
On the night of October 25-26, 2025, clocks in many European countries, including Germany and Switzerland, will be turned back one hour as they switch from summer time to winter time. This change, which will occur at 3:00 a.m., is part of a uniform practice across the European Union and its territories.
The shift to winter time, also known as Central European Standard Time, will see clocks moved from 3:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. This change is a return to our original 'normal time'. The mnemonic 'Summer forward, winter back' can help remember the direction of the change.
Not all clocks require manual adjustment. Some newer car models and devices like radio-controlled clocks and televisions can adjust themselves automatically. However, most wristwatches and wall clocks need manual setting. The EU has considered abolishing these time changes but has yet to decide on permanent summer or winter time.
On October 26, 2025, clocks will be set to winter time, marking a return to our original 'normal time'. While some devices can adjust automatically, many clocks will need manual setting. The EU continues to debate the future of daylight saving time.
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