The nights are drawing in, there’s a chill in the air, and pumpkins are appearing in shop windows, all tell-tale signs that the clocks are about to change. The switch back to Greenwich Mean Time always seems to arrive just in time for Halloween and Bonfire Night.
This year, the clocks will go back one hour at 2am on Sunday 26 October 2025, marking the official end of British Summer Time (BST). The good news? We all get an extra hour in bed.
The change means it will be temporarily lighter earlier in the mornings but darker sooner in the evenings – a reminder to dig out those cosy jumpers and perhaps double-check your outdoor lighting or car headlights before the darker evenings set in.
It’s handy to remember that the clocks always go forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October each year.
Most phones, computers and digital devices will adjust automatically, but it’s worth checking household items powered by batteries or older clocks that might need a manual change. Many cars also still need their dashboard clocks adjusted by hand.
So, as we edge closer to winter, enjoy that extra hour of rest – and remember, it’s “spring forward, fall back.”
