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Daylight saving time begins Sunday, October 25, 2026: do we set the clock forward or back?

On October 25, 2026, clocks in the Netherlands will be set back one hour to signal the start of winter time. This annual ritual continues despite ongoing debates regarding its necessity and potential impact on human biological health.

On the night of Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Netherlands will transition to winter time. At 3:00 a.m., clocks will be turned back one hour to 2:00 a.m., granting residents an extra hour of sleep but leading to earlier sunsets. This change marks the beginning of a five-month period that lasts until the transition back to summer time on March 28, 2027.

The annual practice of adjusting clocks remains a topic of debate, particularly regarding its impact on human biological rhythms. While the European Commission previously proposed allowing member states to choose their own standard time, the biannual ritual persists. Experts like chronobiologist Bert van der Horst suggest that winter time is more aligned with human health, as it better matches the natural light-dark cycle that regulates our internal clocks. While the system was originally conceived to save energy, its actual benefits continue to be frequently questioned.

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