The Netherlands, explained in English · Saturday 24 October 2026Sat 24 Oct

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Extra hour of sleep as clocks go back tonight

The clocks go back an hour at 03:00 on Sunday, so mornings get lighter earlier and evenings get darker earlier.

Winter time begins tonight. The clocks go back one hour at 03:00, giving people an extra hour of sleep. Mornings will be lighter earlier and evenings darker earlier.

Today's weather starts with some showers, which move north. Regular sunshine follows. Clouds increase in the afternoon, and towards the evening a lot of rain and wind return.

Large protests are expected again in France today.

In Germany, a fire broke out in the Eagle's Nest (Adelaarsnest), Adolf Hitler's well-known tea house. One person has been detained.

The building was completed in 1938 to receive (diplomatic) guests. Hitler rarely came himself, but people in his circle did.