Questions for long evenings, when it gets dark early

The clocks go back on Sunday, and evenings get dark about an hour earlier. For cosy nights with new neighbours, flatmates or a language partner: 24 easy questions in four groups of six. Pick one, pass the phone, then listen.

Clocks go back on Sunday 25 October 2026 in the EU, so evenings get dark about an hour earlier. Summer time rules at the European Commission

Random question

Read it aloud, or let the other person choose.

3 tips

Use them as you like. None of these are rules.

No question is compulsory, and none needs a right answer. Take the one that fits the room.

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