Mar 29, 2026, 1:00 am
| Constituent country: | Wales |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | WAL |
| Country Capital: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
Mar 19
Forward 1 hour
Mar 19, 1972 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, March 19, 1972, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, March 19, 1972, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Mar 19, 1972 than the day before. There was more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Oct 29
Back 1 hour
Oct 29, 1972 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, October 29, 1972, 3:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 29, 1972, 2:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 29, 1972 than the day before. There was more light in the morning and less light in the evening.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
Daylight Saving Time History in Wales
Detailed history for Wales is not available before 1970. Statistics below are based on 1970 onwards.
- Wales first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1970.
- Wales has observed DST for 56 years between 1970 and 2025.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics