Daylight saving time in France
When the clocks change in France, at what local time, which places keep their clocks, and the dates for the next 12 months.
Clocks in France go back 1 hour on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 3:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 28 March 2027.
Upcoming clock changes
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| Sunday 25 October 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour, 3:00 am |
| Sunday 28 March 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour, 2:00 am |
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S17
S18
M19
T20
W21
T22
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T27
W28
T29
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S1
M2
T3
W4
T5
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S7
FranceNational public holidaySome regions only (open a country with ›)−1hClock changeStarred countries stay at the top1 holiday · 1 clock change in these weeks · Click a marker for details
Upcoming public holidays and clock changes
1 place for the next 30 days, from Sun 11 Oct. Starred countries are in bold.
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Clocks go back 1 hour
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Questions
When do the clocks change in France?
Clocks in France go back 1 hour on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 3:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 28 March 2027.
Updated Sunday 11 October 2026