When do the clocks change in Andalucia, Spain?
Clocks Change 2025
In Spring 2025, clocks change in Andalucia and Spain on the last Sunday in March - 30 March 2025 to CEST (Central European Summer Time) when the clocks will go one hour forward at 02.00 hrs.
In Autumn 2025, clocks change in Andalucia and Spain on the last Sunday in October - 26 October 2025 to CET (Central European Time) when the clocks will go back one hour at 02.00 hrs.
Clocks Change 2026
In Spring 2026, clocks change in Andalucia and Spain on the last Sunday in March - 29 March 2025 to CEST (Central European Summer Time) when the clocks will go one hour forward at 02.00 hrs.
In Autumn 2025, clocks change in Andalucia and Spain on the last Sunday in October - 25 October 2025 to CET (Central European Time) when the clocks will go back one hour at 02.00 hrs.
Clocks Change 2027
Changes in Spain for 2027 will not be published in the BOE. This will depend on whether the European authorities finally decide to abolish the current EU-wide time change system.
Background in Spain
The time change was first introduced in 1916, during the First World War. Several European countries, including Germany and the United Kingdom, adopted it to save energy during the war. By moving the clocks forward in the spring and back in the autumn, the working day was better adapted to the hours of daylight.
In 1940, General Franco's government decided that Spain should keep the same time as Nazi Germany and the countries of Central Europe. This put Spain ahead of its natural time zone. Noon in Spain became 13.03 in Palma de Mallorca in the east to 13.48 in Vigo in the west.
Summer time was introduced in Spain and the rest of Europe in 1974 due to the oil crisis. This change was made permanent in 1981. The current changeover dates were modified in Spain when they were formalised throughout the EU in 1996.
Since 2018, the European Union has been studying the possibility of abolishing the time change. A survey conducted by the European Commission showed that 84% of citizens were in favour of abolishing the practice. Discussions between EU member states have dragged on for years. In general, the abolition of summer time is opposed by farmers and the construction industry.
If Europe is to have a uniform time throughout the year, what timetable should be maintained? Some countries, such as Spain, are in favour of keeping summer time, while others prefer to keep winter time.