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When do the clocks go back in Denmark in 2026?

Back one hour on the last Sunday in October.

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Short answer

In 2026 summer time in Denmark ends on Sunday 25 October. In the night between Saturday and Sunday the clocks go back from 3.00 to 2.00, so that night is one hour longer. After the change it gets light earlier in the morning and dark earlier in the evening. Summer time started on Sunday 29 March 2026, when the clocks went forward from 2.00 to 3.00.

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Why

  1. The change always falls on the last Sunday in October.
  2. The clocks go back one hour, from 3.00 to 2.00.
  3. After the change it gets dark about one hour earlier in the evening.

Details

In 2027 the clocks go back on Sunday 31 October.

Tip

If you have a night train, ferry or flight around 2.00 to 3.00 that Sunday, check which time the ticket uses.

What may differ

The dates are fixed in EU law, so they would only change if the EU ends the clock changes.

Common misconception

Some think you lose an hour of sleep when the clocks go back in autumn.

What actually happens

In autumn you gain an hour; you lose one in spring, when the clocks go forward.

People also ask

  • When does summer time start in Denmark in 2027?
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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Weather varies a lot from year to year, so check the DMI forecast before you travel.

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