Clocks Go Back UK 2026
The clocks in the UK go back one hour at 2am BST on Sunday, October 25, 2026, which is 01:00 UTC. British Summer Time ends and the UK returns to GMT.
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About Perihelion 2027
Perihelion is the point in Earth's orbit where it is closest to the Sun. Earth's orbit is slightly oval, so its distance from the Sun changes through the year.
In 2027 perihelion is on Sunday, January 3, at 02:33 UTC, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory. At perihelion Earth is about 147 million kilometres from the Sun.
Perihelion falls during winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis, not by its distance from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Perihelion 2027 is on Sunday, January 3, 2027, at 02:33 UTC.
The point in Earth's orbit where it is closest to the Sun.
About 147 million kilometres.
Seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis, not by its distance from the Sun.
Monday, July 5, 2027, at 05:06 UTC, when Earth is farthest from the Sun.
Related countdowns
Daylight Saving Time Ends 2026
Daylight saving time ends in most of the US at 2am local time on Sunday, November 1, 2026. This countdown uses US Eastern Time, which is 06:00 UTC.
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Winter Solstice 2026
The shortest day in the northern hemisphere and the astronomical start of winter.
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Daylight Saving Time Starts 2027
Daylight saving time starts in most of the US at 2am local time on Sunday, March 14, 2027. This countdown uses US Eastern Time, which is 07:00 UTC.
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