Historical clock change

Dublin TV guide clock change on 26 October 2025

The local time 01:30 on 26 October 2025 is repeated in Europe/Dublin. Use an explicit offset when mapping the affected programme.

The local time 01:30 on 26 October 2025 is repeated in Europe/Dublin. Use an explicit offset when mapping the affected programme.

What the time zone rules produce

Historical IANA example for Europe/Dublin with a 60-minute wall-clock change.
MomentLocal schedule timeUTC
One second before the change2025-10-26 01:59:59 IST2025-10-26 00:59:59 UTC
At the change2025-10-26 01:00:00 GMT2025-10-26 01:00:00 UTC

The same wall time refers to two instants

Both examples show 01:30 in Europe/Dublin on the named date.
Explicit XMLTV-style startCorresponding UTC
20251026013000 +01002025-10-26 00:30:00 UTC
20251026013000 +00002025-10-26 01:30:00 UTC

If the EPG shows the wrong slot

Keep the original offset or UTC instant to determine which showing the source means. A global offset would move unrelated programmes.

Other location records with this same transition include Europe/Dublin, Europe/Lisbon, Atlantic/Madeira, Atlantic/Canary, Europe/London. Confirm the intended location from your actual broadcaster.

Sources and further reading