An extra hour this weekend! Clocks in the Netherlands go back one hour overnight on Saturday 24 October into Sunday 25 October, marking the end of daylight saving time.
At 03:00 on Sunday morning, the clocks return to 02:00 as the country switches to winter time, known in Dutch as wintertijd. This means lighter mornings and earlier darkness in the evenings.
Most smartphones and computers will adjust automatically if automatic time settings are enabled, but remember to check your wall clocks, oven, car dashboard and any other devices that need changing manually.
If you’re calling friends or family abroad, double-check the time difference. Countries do not all change their clocks on the same date, and some do not change them at all.