UK clocks go back this weekend for extra hour in bed

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 10:58 · 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 this weekend. The change takes place at 2am on Sunday, October 25, when clocks go back across the country. Moving the hands back gives an extra hour in bed for a Sunday lie-in. It also provides an hour of sunlight as November approaches and days shorten.

Most people will not need to alter timepieces by hand. 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 system has been in place in the UK since 1971. The purpose is to make 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 began British Summer Time.

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UK clocks go back this weekend giving people an extra hour in bedClocks 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.Andover Advertiser · 19 Oct, 10:50
UK clocks go back this weekend giving people an extra hour in bedClocks 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.Romsey Advertiser · 19 Oct, 10:50
UK clocks go back this weekend giving people an extra hour in bedClocks 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.Basingstoke Gazette · 19 Oct, 10:50

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