Start Summer time goes into effect on 31 March 2024
Summer time goes into effect on 31 March 2024
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On the night of Saturday, 30 March to Sunday, March 31, the clocks in the Netherlands go forward 1 hour. We call this summer time. This happens at 02:00. Read how it works here.
Twice in the year the clocks change
In the Netherlands, we have used summer and winter time since 1977. Just like most countries in Europe. This means we adjust the clocks twice each year. In the spring, the clock goes forward 1 hour. And in the autumn 1 hour backwards. Back to the original time.
When summer time starts, you can change the clock yourself. The time on your smartphone and laptop automatically changes when connected to the internet.
Summer time is to save energy
Summer time was invented to save electricity. In summer, without summer time, it gets light at 04:30, but everyone is still asleep. By adjusting the clock, it does not get light until we get up. It will also be light 1 hour longer in the evening. That saves a lot of energy because you do not have to have the lights on as long.
Summer time ends in October
Summer time will end on Sunday, 27 October 2024. Then we go back to winter time. The clock will then go back 1 hour.
