October when do clocks go back

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See all news categories. See top What's on categories. Where to live in Rome. Home News Clocks go back on Sunday 31 October. Daylight will begin one hour earlier from 31 October Mornings will be lighter one hour earlier, meaning evenings will turn darker earlier. Summer time returns again on 27 March Smart phones will update automatically but remember manual clocks, watches and other devices will need to be reset.

The clocks have been changed since , when the Government brought in British Summer Time, also known as Daylight Saving Time, between March and October to give people an extra hour of sunlight. The tradition has been maintained, and means during the colder, darker months, there is more light in the mornings but less in the evenings.

Some say the switch during the summer makes better use of daylight, saves energy and reduces traffic accidents in the evenings. The ancient Romans also followed a similar practice in order to use their time efficiently during the day. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later?

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