Spring is officially here and the UK has been basking in glorious sunshine for the best part of a week. Things are only set to get better too thanks to the clock change which will bring longer and lighter days.
Every year the clocks go forward by one hour in March, it happens when there's more daylight in the evenings and less in the mornings. The period when the clocks are one hour ahead is called British Summer Time (BST).
British Summer Time is also sometimes referred to as Daylight Saving Time. When the clocks go back, which occurs in October, the UK is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
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And with spring now officially here, the date for the start of astronomical spring in the UK was Sunday, March 20, many people are wondering when the clock change is going to happen. Here's the date for your diary.
When do the clocks go forward 2022?
In 2022 the clocks go forward on Sunday, March 27 , marking the start of BST. The date also happens to fall on Mother's Day this year, you can read more about this celebration here.
In the UK the clocks go forward one hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March, causing as little disruption as possible. Many phones and smart gadgets will update automatically but you should check if you need to do it manually.
The clock change means everyone will get one hour less in bed, but we're trading that for lighter and brighter evenings. The clocks will go back again on the final Sunday of October, which falls on October 30 this year. For more what's on stories from WalesOnline, you can get our newsletter here.
