Clocks changed to standard time

Braunschweig – Standard time is back in effect in Europe. In Germany and numerous other countries, the clocks were turned back to 2 a.m. at 3 a.m. for daylight saving time. This marked the end of the 46th consecutive period of daylight saving time. Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) states that night trains stop "at a suitable station." "This ensures that they reach their destination stations on schedule and don't arrive an hour early in the morning," the railway company stated. S-Bahn trains, which depart between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m., run twice as often; according to the railway company, this requires correspondingly more vehicles and more staff. The abolition of daylight saving time has been discussed for years; according to polls, a clear majority no longer wants to change the clocks twice a year. However, the proposal is making no progress at the EU level, and even if Brussels were to agree to abolition, it would likely only happen after several years of lead time. A proposal to abolish daylight saving time, introduced by the AfD in the Bundestag just a few days ago, was also rejected. Although almost all other parliamentary groups signaled their support for the abolition, no one wanted to vote with the AfD. Therefore, on March 29, 2026, the clocks will be moved forward again to 3 a.m. at 2 a.m., for the 47th summer time period, which will then begin.