Event

Daylight saving time 2016

Clock changes affect our sleep, schedules, and digital calendars. Discover everything you need to know about switching to daylight saving or standard time and stay perfectly organized.

Answer

When is it?

Daylight saving time 2016 includes these dates: Daylight saving time starts: Sunday, 27 March 2016; Standard time starts: Sunday, 30 October 2016. Not a public holiday. The clock change happens during the night before Sunday and does not create an additional day off work.

Status
Past

Daylight saving time is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Daylight saving time 2016

All events
27 Mar
Daylight saving time starts Forward

During the night before Sunday, clocks jump from 02:00 to 03:00.

Sunday, 27 March 2016
Clock change
02:00 03:00
30 Oct
Standard time starts Back

During the night before Sunday, clocks move back from 03:00 to 02:00.

Sunday, 30 October 2016
Clock change
03:00 02:00
Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

The dates on this page follow recurring calendar rules. Public-holiday status is not inferred from the event name; it is kept separate and checked against the statutory holiday list.

RIS Working Rest Act § 7 BMB school dates
Planning impact

Clocks move forward by one hour in March and back by one hour in October.

For shift work, early Sunday travel and children with fixed sleep routines, a small calendar reminder is useful.

Sleep

Check routines early

Children, care work and early shifts often feel the change more than a normal office day.

Work

Clarify shift times

Night shifts should document start time, end time and paid hours clearly.

Travel

Check early connections

For rail, flights and buses, the local clock time and the overnight change matter.

Calendars

Check digital events

Recurring events and international calls can expose timezone-rule issues.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

These dates provide context. Use the focused tools when you need leave days, week numbers, school breaks or exportable calendar data.

FAQ

Common questions about daylight saving time

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When do clocks move forward?

When daylight saving time starts, clocks jump from 02:00 to 03:00. The night is one hour shorter.

When do clocks move back?

When standard time returns, clocks move back from 03:00 to 02:00. The night is one hour longer.

How does the clock change affect sleep?

The change can briefly shift sleep routines. Children, people needing care and early shifts benefit from a reminder a few days in advance.

What applies to night shifts?

Night shifts should document start time, end time and payroll handling clearly because the March night is shorter and the October night is longer.

Should I check public transport?

Yes, especially for very early rail, bus or flight connections. The relevant time is the local clock time after the change.

Is the clock change a public holiday?

No. The clock change is not a public holiday and does not change the public-holiday situation.

Has the EU abolished clock changes already?

No. Until a binding new rule is implemented, daylight saving time and standard time remain relevant in the calendar.