In 2026, daylight saving time will go into effect on the night between Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. At 2:00 a.m., clocks will be moved forward one hour , jumping directly to 3:00 a.m.
This means an hour less sleep, but days with more light in the late afternoon and evening.
Why 2026 arrives first
Daylight saving time doesn’t have a fixed date. In Italy, as in the rest of the European Union, it begins on the last Sunday in March .
In 2026, the last Sunday falls on March 29 , a slightly earlier date than in other years when it may fall on March 30 or 31. This is therefore not a change in the rules, but simply a calendar effect.
How long does daylight saving time last?
Daylight saving time will remain in effect until the last Sunday of October 2026 , when we will return to standard time by moving the clocks back one hour.
The period therefore covers approximately seven months, accompanying the spring and summer seasons.
