Get ready for an extra hour of sun and earlier bedtimes

You may have noticed the evenings start to stay light. As Spring kicks in and we get closer to Summer, the clocks will go forward on Sunday 29th March by one hour.

Why do we change the clocks?

The clocks changing is all thanks to Daylight Saving Time (DST), it’s a way of making the most of daylight.

During the summer months our evenings are lighter so we move the clocks forward, then when autumn rolls around, we turn the clocks back. This is to help us get more daylight in the mornings, ideally saving energy, and making us more productive.

How will this affect you?

One less hour of sleep!

Let’s start with the not-so-great bit. You get one less hour of sleep on the night of the 29th March. So, you might wake up a bit irritated and cranky the next day. We suggest altering your sleep patterns the week of the clocks changing by 15 minutes each night. This can help your body adjust a bit better to an "early" night rather than jumping one hour.

Later sunset

The flip side is that the sun is going to set later. We get to look forward to those long, bright evenings spent chilling outside with friends, and longer times to study. But remember that your body clock will need time to adjust to this, so if you find yourself getting tired at 9pm don't worry, it's just because before the clocks change, it would've been 10pm.

Getting used to light mornings

It’ll be lighter when you wake up, which can be a little annoying on weekends, but if you have an early morning lecture, it might actually help you wake up. That extra bit of serotonin on a morning and benefit your whole day.

Tech will have your back

Don’t stress about your phone or laptop, they’ll update the time automatically. If you’ve got any old-school clocks around, you might need to adjust them manually.

When do the clocks go back again?

The clocks will go back again in October, specifically on 25th October 2026. That’s when we lose the extra hour of daylight, and the days will start getting shorter again. Until then, though, we’re in "spring mode"!

The clocks going forward is a signal that summer is coming, with later nights and warmer mornings. It’s an ideal time to adjust your schedule and get your sleep routine on track.