Sunday 25 October 2026
The clocks go back. Where did the sun go?
The UK clocks go back on Sunday 25 October 2026. For a brighter day out, plan around the daylight at your destination, your arrival time and the forecast. The clock change does not create or remove sunshine, and this page has no forecast picks for that weekend.
Planning guide · Updated
Clock time, daylight and sunshine are different
The clock change shifts how daylight lines up with the time on your watch. The seasonal shortening of days is a separate matter. Neither tells you whether clouds will clear on the day you want to go out.
Daylight is the interval between sunrise and sunset. Sunshine means direct sun during that interval. An earlier start may give you more daylight for a walk, but it cannot guarantee a sunny one. Check both the local daylight times and the weather for your destination.
Make the day work before choosing the place
Use the full date
For this clock-change weekend, compare Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026 separately. A guide about another year is not a forecast for these dates.
Plan backwards from being outside
Decide when you want to arrive and how long you want there. Then check whether the outward journey leaves enough daylight for the activity.
Keep the return practical
Check the actual timetable or route home. Consider the end of a walk, the journey back to the station and any part you would rather finish in daylight.
A plan for the weather you actually get
For a short trip, a reachable place with a flexible plan can be more useful than a distant idea. Compare sunshine, rain, temperature and wind for the hours you expect to be there. Keep an alternative activity in mind if conditions change.
Sol is being built to connect the question “where is the sun?” with your dates and travel limit. This seasonal guide gives planning context, not a live search or a claim that somewhere nearby will be sunny on 25 October.
Before you go
A few good questions.
When do the UK clocks go back in 2026?
The UK clocks go back on Sunday 25 October 2026. This page is specifically about the 2026 clock-change weekend.
Does the clock change mean there is less sunshine?
Changing the clock does not change the weather or the amount of daylight. It changes how daylight lines up with clock time. Sunshine also depends on the conditions that day.
Does Sol have sunny picks for 25 October?
No dated picks are published here, and Sol is not public yet. Check a current forecast for your destination and the time you plan to be outside.