Despite being often associated with cold weather and snow, winter is also known for its very early and very long nights.
However, since passing the Winter Solstice (December 21) the days have already begun slowly getting lighter. People will most likely notice the brighter evenings though in the Spring, finally culminating on the Summer Solstice - the longest day of the year.
Daylight savings, when the clocks go forward, will also occur in the Spring this year and always land on the last weekend of March each year. British Summer Time (BST) will see daylight hours get longer while also doing away with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
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It's important to keep an eye on when the clocks change so that you don't miss out on any planned engagements on that day because you didn't change your alarm clock. Therefore, we've compiled everything you need to know about the clocks changing this year.
When will the clocks change?
Clock changes don't happen on the same day every year. In 2022, the clocks went forward on Mach 27 while going back on October 30. Similarly, the clocks will go forward in 2023 on March 26 before going back again on October 29.
At 1am, the clocks bounce forward by one hour. While this means you'll miss out on some of your beauty sleep, it also means that there will be more daylight in the evening from that point forward.
It's important to note that You'll need to remember to change the clocks in your house but anyone with a smartphone shouldn't need to worry about manually changing the time. As long as your phone is connected to the internet via data or WiFi then the time will change on them automatically.
Why do the clocks go forward?
Changing clocks throughout spring and autumn has been something that's been going on for centuries now. Initially, the idea was to get people out of their homes and outside to enjoy the daylight hours.
Benjamin Franklin first campaigned to change the clocks during his time in Paris in 1784. His belief was that if people got out of bed earlier, they would be able to enjoy the extra daylight.
However, the idea was opposed by seniors for years. That was until 1916 - when the idea was formally implemented din the UK with the first Daylight Saving Bill.
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