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 Winter Solstice 2027
The December solstice is the moment the Sun reaches its farthest point south in the sky. It brings the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest in the Southern Hemisphere.
In 2027 the solstice is at 02:42 UTC on Wednesday, December 22, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory. That is 2:42am GMT on December 22 in the UK, but 9:42pm EST on Tuesday, December 21 in New York.
Because of the time difference, the shortest day in the Americas is December 21, while in Europe, Africa and Asia it is December 22.
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- winter solstice
- December solstice
- shortest day
- astronomy
- 2027 seasons
Frequently asked questions
The winter solstice is on Wednesday, December 22, 2027, at 02:42 UTC.
December 22 in UTC, Europe, Africa and Asia. In US time zones it is the evening of Tuesday, December 21.
Yes, in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere it is the longest.
2:42am GMT on December 22 in the UK and 9:42pm EST on December 21 in New York.
In June 2028.
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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Perihelion 2027
Perihelion 2027, when Earth is closest to the Sun in its orbit, is on Sunday, January 3, 2027, at 02:33 UTC, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory.
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