The time change was supposed to have ended but remains. This Sunday we enter winter time.

Portugal continues to observe the biannual clock change despite public opposition. In 2018, 85% of Portuguese voters favored ending the practice, but no changes have been implemented. This Sunday, October 25, clocks will be set back one hour for winter time. The change occurs at 2:00 AM in mainland Portugal and Madeira, while in the Azores, it happens at 1:00 AM. Discussions about abolishing the time change have resurfaced, with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez suggesting a 2026 end. However, lack of consensus in the EU has stalled any legislative action. Only about 40% of countries worldwide observe this practice, with notable exceptions like Russia and China.