In 2025, Spain is once again raising the issue of ending seasonal clock changes. The country’s government, led by Pedro Sánchez, plans to bring the matter for discussion at the Council of Europe. The initiative proposes that from 2026, Spaniards may no longer need to adjust their clocks forward and back twice a year.
In recent years, the idea of abandoning clock changes has gained popularity not only among Spain’s residents but throughout Europe. Polls show that most citizens oppose this outdated practice. People are tired of the annual adjustments, which disrupt their biorhythms and affect their well-being. Authorities note there is little scientific evidence of economic or energy-saving benefits.
A few years ago, the European Parliament supported the abolition of switching between summer and winter time, but real changes never materialized. Disagreements between countries and the continent’s complex geography were the main obstacles. Now, Spain is putting the issue back on the agenda, insisting on the need to consider public opinion and current scientific data.
For now, Spaniards will still have to adjust to the usual schedule. The next clock change is set for October 26, 2025: on this day, the night will be one hour longer and the official duration of the day will be 25 hours. The final decision on the fate of seasonal time will depend on agreement among all EU member countries. Until then, millions of people will continue to live by the old rules, awaiting changes that could come very soon.
