Longer days, brighter mornings...

You may have noticed the sun setting later in the evenings. As spring kicks in, the clocks will go forward on Sunday, 29th March by one hour.

Why do we change the clocks?

Thanks to Daylight Saving Time (DST), the clocks change. It's a way of making the most of daylight.

How will this affect you?

Let's start with the not-so-great part. We lose an hour of sleep when the clocks go forward and gain an extra hour of daylight. So, if you wake up a bit cranky the day after the clocks change, this is probably why. We suggest adjusting your sleep pattern the week before the clocks change by 15 minutes each night. This can help your body adjust a bit better to an "early" night rather than jumping one hour.

Later sunset

The flip side is that the sun is going to set later. We get to look forward to those long, bright evenings spent chilling with friends and more time to study. But remember that your body clock will need time to adjust to this, so if you find yourself tired at 9pm, don't worry, it's just because your body is used to the time it was before the change (10pm).

Getting used to light mornings

It'll be lighter when you wake up, which can be a bit inconvenient for those who like a lie-in on a weekend. But if you have an early morning lecture, it might actually help you wake up. That extra bit of serotonin on a morning can benefit your entire day.

Tech has your back

Luckily, you don't need to stress about your phone or laptop; they'll update the time automatically. If you've got any old-school clocks or battery-powered alarms, you might need to adjust them manually.

When do the clocks go back again?

The clocks go back again on 25th October, when the days become shorter, but we gain back that extra hour of sleep. Until then, were in "spring mode"!

The clocks going forward is a sign that summer is coming, with later nights and warmer mornings. It's a great time to adjust your daily schedule and fix your sleep routine – enjoy the sun ☀️.