Daylight Savings Time Changes in United Kingdom 🇬🇧 (1973)
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Capital: | London |
| Abbreviations: | GB, GBR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 4 |
| Dial Code: | +44 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
03
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00
18 MAR
18 Mar 1973 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 18 March 1973, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 18 March 1973, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 18 Mar 1973 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
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00
28 OCT
28 Oct 1973 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 October 1973, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 October 1973, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Oct 1973 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Countries in United Kingdom (1973)
| Country | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| England | 18 Mar 1973 | 28 Oct 1973 |
| Northern Ireland | 18 Mar 1973 | 28 Oct 1973 |
| Scotland | 18 Mar 1973 | 28 Oct 1973 |
| Wales | 18 Mar 1973 | 28 Oct 1973 |
DST Changes Summary for United Kingdom
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in United Kingdom
Does United Kingdom use Daylight Saving Time in 1973?
Yes, United Kingdom observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1973 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in United Kingdom?
The next scheduled time transition in United Kingdom will take place on Sunday, 18 March 1973. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of United Kingdom follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because United Kingdom spans 4 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each country.
How will the next transition affect the day in United Kingdom?
Following the shift on 18 Mar 1973, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.