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As the air chills and foliage takes on an autumnal hue, it's evident that summer has truly ended. With that arrives the time when British clocks are due to fall back by one hour, returning us to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This annual event is scheduled for 2am on the last Sunday in October (26th), marking the end of 'British Summer Time' (BST) which has provided us with extended daylight hours during spring and summer. The adjustment means we'll return to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). As a result, days may seem briefer and evenings longer - though you may secure an extra hour of sleep. 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." At present, advocates maintain that this clock alteration helps reduce energy usage, promotes outdoor activities and even decreases traffic collisions, according to the experts. However, some argue that gloomier mornings might pose safety hazards or cause disruption for certain employees. The experts continued: "It’s an ongoing debate that strongly depends on people’s geographical location, occupation and lifestyle." Britain will remain on GMT until March 29, 2026. At 1am on this date, the clocks will spring back again to BST. Internet-connected gadgets, including computers and smartphones, should automatically adjust to this change. However, if you want to note these dates, the Government also provides a comprehensive list of future 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)." Get all the hottest shopping deals, cash saving tips and money news straight to your phone by joining our new WhatsApp Community - The Money Saving Club. Just click this link to join https://crnch.it/eutplxS1 We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice here https://crnch.it/jeQqC872
