The shift later this week means we will revert to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
As the air becomes crisp and leaves adopt their autumn colours, it’s clear that summer is drawing to a close. And with that comes the moment British clocks are set to go back by an hour, bringing us back in line with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
This yearly occurrence is set for 2am on the final Sunday of October (26th), signalling the conclusion of ‘British Summer Time’ (BST) which has granted us longer daylight hours throughout spring and summer. The change means we’ll revert to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Consequently, days may appear shorter and nights longer – but there’s the potential treat of gaining an extra hour in bed (if the kids will let you sleep). And the good news is devices in the UK like smartphones should adjust automatically.
Experts from the Royal Museums Greenwich have previously explained: “Daylight saving, or summer time, is a mechanism to make the most of increased summer daylight hours in the northern hemisphere… A campaign at the beginning of the 20th century successfully argued in favour of changing the clocks during the summer months to avoid wasting time in the morning.”
Currently, supporters insist that this clock modification helps cut energy consumption, encourages outdoor pursuits and even cuts road accidents, according to the specialists. Nonetheless, some contend that darker mornings could create safety risks or lead to ‘inconvenience’ for certain workers.
The experts continue: “It’s an ongoing debate that strongly depends on people’s geographical location, occupation and lifestyle.” Britain will stick to GMT until March 29, 2025.
At 1am on this day, the clocks will leap forward to BST. Internet-connected devices, including computers and smartphones, should automatically adapt to this shift.
Nevertheless, if you wish to note it down, the Government offers a detailed list of upcoming clock changes on its website.
A summary on its site adds: “In the UK the clocks go forward 1 hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March, and back 1 hour at 2am on the last Sunday in October. The period when the clocks are 1 hour ahead is called British Summer Time (BST).
“There’s more daylight in the evenings and less in the mornings (sometimes called Daylight Saving Time). When the clocks go back, the UK is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).”
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