The summer time and winter time are an agreement of the European Union.
In almost all countries of Europe, the clock goes forward one hour in March.
And in October, it goes back one hour.
On March 30, 2025, the clock will go forward one hour at 2:00 AM.
When does summer time start in Belgium in 2025?
Summer time in Belgium starts, as every year, on the night from Saturday to Sunday of the last weekend in March. But do you need to set the clock forward or back? A handy mnemonic that can help you with this is that the clock must be set one hour forward in the spring. Another mnemonic that might help you is that the clock moves one hour forward when the weather also 'moves forward'; after all, better weather comes with spring and summer around the corner. Therefore, when summer time begins, you should set your clock one hour forward.
This hour is also known as 'daylight saving time' and lasts longer than the annual winter time. Officially, you should set the clock forward one hour at 3 AM, but you can also do this when you go to bed or when you wake up the next day. Just make sure you don't forget!