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Clocks delay an hour next morning

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Briefings

A evidence indicates that clocks in continental Portugal and the autonomous region of Madeira will be set back by one hour on October 25, 2026, at 02:00 local time, transitioning to 01:00. This adjustment aligns with the standard time change observed in the region during the same period in 2024, affecting the transition from the 24-hour to the 23-hour time zone. The event occurs on a Sunday morning, marking the first time this specific adjustment has been applied in the region since 2024.

Key points

• On Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks in continental Portugal and Madeira will be set back by one hour at 02:00 local time, transitioning to 01:00.

Context

This time change is part of the standard seasonal adjustment in the region, which occurred in 2024. The evidence confirms the mechanism and timing for the upcoming event, providing context for the observed time shift.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the specific Sunday morning event in continental Portugal and Madeira. It does not provide details on the historical frequency of this change, the impact on specific time zones, or the reasons behind the adjustment.

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