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Clock Changes in London, England, United Kingdom 1968

Next change:
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1 hour Back

Oct 27, 2024, 2:00 am

Start DST: Sunday, February 18, 1968 — 1 hour forward
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Feb 18

Forward 1 hour

Feb 18, 1968 - Daylight Saving Time Started

When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, February 18, 1968, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, February 18, 1968, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Feb 18, 1968 than the day before. There was more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.

Other years: 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971

Daylight Saving Time in Other Years

DST changes do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.

YearDST Start (Clock Forward)DST End (Clock Backward)
1960Sunday, April 10, 2:00 amSunday, October 2, 3:00 am
1961Sunday, March 26, 2:00 amSunday, October 29, 3:00 am
1962Sunday, March 25, 2:00 amSunday, October 28, 3:00 am
1963Sunday, March 31, 2:00 amSunday, October 27, 3:00 am
1964Sunday, March 22, 2:00 amSunday, October 25, 3:00 am
1965Sunday, March 21, 2:00 amSunday, October 24, 3:00 am
1966Sunday, March 20, 2:00 amSunday, October 23, 3:00 am
1967Sunday, March 19, 2:00 amSunday, October 29, 3:00 am
1968Sunday, February 18, 2:00 amNo DST End
1969DST observed all year
All times are local for London.

Detailed time zone and clock changes in London