Daylight Saving Time 2026: Clocks to go forward on March 29

Spain will switch to summer time during the last weekend of March, resulting in longer evenings and one hour less sleep.

Generic image of a digital clock in a public square during sunset.
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Generic image of a digital clock in a public square during sunset.

The transition to Summer Time in Spain is scheduled for the early hours of Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks will be advanced by one hour.

At 02:00 AM, clocks will jump to 03:00 AM. While this change provides more daylight in the evenings, it can cause temporary sleep disruption and fatigue, similar to mild jet lag, for many citizens.
The practice, introduced in 1974 during the oil crisis, remains a subject of debate within the European Union. Despite discussions about ending the seasonal time change, the current calendar remains unchanged for the upcoming year.