Italy to turn clocks back on October 24-25

Italy will return to solar time during the night between Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026. Clocks will be set back one hour at 3:00 a.m. This change will remain in effect until March 28, 2027.

Digital devices such as smartphones and tablets will update automatically, while analog devices require manual adjustment. Experts note that the transition can cause temporary biological disruptions, such as sleepiness or irritability, as the body adjusts to the new schedule.

The practice of daylight saving time has been used in Italy since 1966 to reduce energy consumption by utilizing daylight for longer periods. Since 1996, the transition has occurred simultaneously across the European Union according to a 2001 directive.