Clocks go back across UK this Sunday at 2am
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 09:57 · Archive
UK clocks will go back one hour at 2am on Sunday, October 25, ending British Summer Time.
Clocks across the UK will turn back one hour at 2am on Sunday, October 25, marking the end of British Summer Time. The change provides an extra hour in bed for a Sunday lie-in and an additional hour of daylight as November approaches and days shorten.
Most devices connected to the internet update automatically, including smartphones, laptops, tablets and televisions. Alarm clocks, car radios and equipment not connected to the internet will require manual adjustment.
The clock change system was originally designed to make better use of daylight. Germany introduced the first clock change in 1916 during the First World War to save energy. Less electricity was needed when daylight lasted longer. Britain and European governments followed, which led to the introduction of British Summer Time. The system has remained in place in the UK since 1971.
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- Clocks go back this weekend – here's what you need to knowClocks will go back across the UK this weekend on Sunday, October 25 at 2am, marking the end of British Summer Time and an extra hour in bed.Whitehaven News · 19 Oct, 09:29
- Clocks go back this weekend – here's what you need to knowClocks will go back across the UK this weekend on Sunday, October 25 at 2am, marking the end of British Summer Time and an extra hour in bed.Cumberland News · 19 Oct, 09:29
- Clocks go back this weekend – here's what you need to knowClocks will go back across the UK this weekend on Sunday, October 25 at 2am, marking the end of British Summer Time and an extra hour in bed.Westmorland Gazette · 19 Oct, 09:29
- Clocks go back this weekend – here's what you need to knowClocks will go back across the UK this weekend on Sunday, October 25 at 2am, marking the end of British Summer Time and an extra hour in bed.NW Evening Mail · 19 Oct, 09:29
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