As the shorter days of autumn bring us closer to winter, the annual clock change in the UK is set to take place this weekend. The clocks will go back, giving residents an extra hour of morning sunlight as darker nights approach.

When Do the Clocks Go Back?

This year, the clocks will go back at 2 am on Sunday, October 27. This means an extra hour in bed for Sunday morning and additional daylight in the early part of the day as we move further into the winter months.

Do You Need to Change Your Clocks Manually?

Most modern devices connected to the internet—like smartphones, laptops, and televisions—will adjust the time automatically. However, some household items, such as car radios, alarm clocks, and older devices without internet connection, may need to be changed manually.

Why Do We Change the Clocks?

The practice of changing the clocks, known as Daylight Saving Time, was introduced to maximize daylight hours and save energy. First implemented by the German government in 1916 during World War I, the change aimed to reduce the need for artificial lighting. Britain adopted the practice soon after, and the current system of British Summer Time (BST) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) has been in place since 1971.

As the clocks go back this weekend, UK residents can enjoy an extra hour of sunlight each morning, helping to ease the transition into winter.