Remember! The clocks are going back...

Here is everything you need to know

You may have noticed the evenings are getting darker a little earlier. As autumn settles in and we get closer to winter, the clocks will go back by one hour on Sunday 25 October 2026.

Why do we change the clocks?

It's all down to Daylight Saving Time (DST), which is a way of making the most of natural daylight.

In spring, we move the clocks forward by one hour, giving us more daylight in the evenings. When autumn comes around, we turn them back again, giving us lighter mornings.

How will this affect you?

An extra hour of sleep!

Let's start with the good news! When the clocks go back in the early hours of Sunday 25 October, we'll gain an extra hour. That means an extra hour in bed if you're lucky!

However, the change can still affect your sleep routine, so you might feel a little out of sync for a few days. Try sticking to your usual bedtime and wake-up routine to help your body adjust.

Earlier sunset

The downside is that it'll start getting dark earlier in the evenings. So, if you're used to heading out for a walk or enjoying some daylight after lectures, you might notice a difference.

With fewer daylight hours as winter approaches, it's worth making the most of natural light when you can, whether that's getting outside between lectures or heading out for a lunchtime walk.

Brighter mornings

On the plus side, it'll be lighter in the mornings after the clocks go back, which might make getting out of bed for those early lectures a little easier!

Getting some natural daylight in the morning can also help regulate your body clock, improve alertness and support your sleep routine.

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 forward again on Sunday 28 March 2027, when we'll lose an hour and start enjoying lighter evenings once more.

Until then, it's time to embrace the cosy evenings, make the most of daylight when you can and keep your sleep routine on track as we head into winter.