As winter approaches, the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder. One sign of the changing season is the upcoming clock change, where we will be setting our clocks back by an hour. This happens every year at the end of October, but the exact date varies. According to the Government website, clocks will go back by an hour on Sunday, October 27 at 2am, which will actually become 1am. This means an extra hour of sleep for most people, but for night workers, it might mean an extra hour on the job.
The clock change also marks the transition from British Summer Time (BST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This means there will be more daylight in the mornings and less in the evenings. With the clock change falling on Halloween weekend this year, it could also mean an extra hour of partying for those celebrating the spooky season.
For many, the clock change signals the beginning of autumn, as the evenings become darker earlier. However, others consider the autumn equinox, which occurred on September 22 this year, to be the true start of the season. The next clock change will not occur until March 30, 2025, when we will spring forward an hour.
It’s important to check your contract to see if you are entitled to extra pay for the additional hour worked during the clock change. Whether you use the extra hour to sleep, party, or work, the clock change is a reminder that winter is on its way. So, don’t forget to set your clocks back on October 27 and enjoy that extra hour!
