Time change in Spain: when is the time change today to switch to winter time

The last weekend of October marks the start of winter time in Spain, with clocks set back one hour. This change, which aligns with the entire EU, has historical roots dating back to World War I. Spain first adopted this practice in 1918 and regularized it in 1974. Despite a proposal from Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to eliminate seasonal time changes, which gained some support in the EU, it has not been successful. The current schedule for time changes extends until 2026, with no consensus on whether to keep or eliminate the practice. Some countries, including Russia and Turkey, do not change their clocks.